R5 208+ Cheap flights to London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LON
Feb 3 — Feb 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to London in 2026

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Cheapest flights to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available to London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 January 2026.

Wed 18/320:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/412:20LHR - JNB
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R9 757
Mon 26/120:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/211:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R9 774
Mon 16/219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Mon 23/213:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 2/1R9 823
Mon 13/422:25JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie
Sun 3/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop17h 10mAir Algerie
Deal found 2/1R9 840
Mon 26/120:15JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Tue 24/37:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 30mSWISS
Deal found 4/1R9 873
Mon 16/320:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/318:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R9 889
Sun 25/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/317:10LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R9 889
Wed 4/39:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/614:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R9 906
Mon 26/120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Mon 16/217:45LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Deal found 3/1R9 922
Sun 25/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 25/316:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1R9 922
Wed 28/120:30JNB - LGW
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/320:30LGW - JNB
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R9 922
Mon 16/222:30JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir Algerie
Tue 3/314:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 30mAir Algerie
Deal found 3/1R9 939

Find flight deals to London

Find the latest flights to London in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 4 January 2026.

Return from

R9 757

One-way from

R5 208

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 098
Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 18/3-8/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 195 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R158 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

8:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

17:30-8:35

1 stop14h 05m

R10 087

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

15:00-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

R10 202

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R10 202

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

15:00-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

R10 285

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

19:45-7:45

1 stop14h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

15:30-9:30

1 stop16h 00m

R10 450

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

R10 483

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R10 483

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

20:15-20:10

2 stops25h 55m

London Luton

Mon 26/1

7:50-7:05

2 stops21h 15m

R10 796

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

3:10-9:45

1 stop31h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R10 796

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

3:10-7:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/7

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R10 796

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Best time to book a flight to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London

When is the best time to book a flight to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to London. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to London takes 18 hours 10 minutes. Flights to London from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to London

The most flights from Johannesburg to London are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated 4 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to London

  • Can I find cheaper flights to London if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to London?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in London?

    London Heathrow is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Heathrow typically cost R735, while return flights cost around R877.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R2 410, however they can be found for as little as R2 291.

  • Where does the fastest flight to London depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to London, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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