R5 288+ Cheap flights to London

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Flights to London in 2025

Find the latest flights to London in 2025, 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 1 September 2025.

Return from

R11 369

One-way from

R5 288

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 325
15/9-22/9
  • 15/9-22/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R23 683 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 390 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.

Mon 15/99:50JNB - STN
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/922:00STN - JNB
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9R11 369
Sat 20/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/921:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/8R11 369
Mon 1/129:50JNB - LHR
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 16/113:55LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9R11 386
Tue 2/129:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 15/120:55LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9R11 404
Mon 22/914:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/910:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R11 404
Sun 21/93:10JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 50mRwandAir
Mon 29/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 1/9R11 422
Mon 15/99:50JNB - LTN
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/921:55LTN - JNB
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9R11 422
Sun 14/93:10JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 50mRwandAir
Sat 27/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 31/8R11 439
Mon 15/99:50JNB - LGW
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/920:40LGW - JNB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9R11 439
Tue 9/923:30JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Tue 16/97:45LCY - JNB
1 stop12h 50mKLM
Deal found 1/9R11 492
Sun 14/923:30JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Mon 22/920:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 30/8R11 510
Thu 6/1122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 13/1121:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/8R11 510

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

9:50-16:05

2 stops31h 15m

London Stansted

Mon 22/9

22:00-8:20

2 stops33h 20m

R11 369

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

9:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 369

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R11 369

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

9:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R11 386

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R11 386

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 29/9

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 404

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

9:50-16:00

2 stops31h 10m

London Luton

Mon 22/9

21:55-8:20

2 stops33h 25m

R11 422

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 27/9

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

R11 422

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R11 422

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

20:55-8:20

1 stop33h 25m

R11 422

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 29 August 2025.

Booking 72 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 16 hours 9 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to London should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to London

The most flights from Johannesburg to London are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 1 September 2025.
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.

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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 Stansted is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Stansted typically cost R539, while return flights cost around R867.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R1 035, however they can be found for as little as R135.

  • 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 T2 & T3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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