Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between R17 940 and R12 854 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 406 on Etihad Airways (Jun 25-Aug 20).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 208 minutes.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 335.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 05m.

Question 7

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 8

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between R17 940 and R12 854 in June.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 406 on Etihad Airways (Jun 25-Aug 20).

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in 22h 10m. Fly via Brussels Airlines, SWISS, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London Heathrow Airport is about 9067 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air Algerie (R7 792), Lufthansa (R8 607), and Ethiopian Air (R8 993) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Air Algerie is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 548. Users have also found prices from R4 672 and R4 893 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of R11 669). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R15 043). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Question 16

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Question 17

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R51 355 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R7 523 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) is currently priced at R11 323.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport on time: Scandinavian Airlines (85%), China Eastern (85%), Delta (85%).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 21

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Question 22

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Paris. Zurich follows Paris in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. Addis Ababa follows Zurich in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

Question 23

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be accessed by travelling approximately 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R232 per day.

Question 24

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LHR?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 25

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow.

Question 27

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Heathrow, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 29

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Heathrow from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow with no change fees?

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Question 31

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Round-trip from	R11 406
One-way from	R5 119
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R15 043
Good round-trip deal	R15 655 or less
Good one-way deal	R8 972 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Algerie	CheapestR7 792	AverageR8 527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 607	AverageR11 583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 993	AverageR12 913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 262	AverageR10 535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 330	AverageR13 115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
RwandAir	CheapestR9 841	AverageR11 873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
KLM	CheapestR10 007	AverageR12 176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR10 113	AverageR12 270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 186	AverageR14 063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR11 314	AverageR14 536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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