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R5 082+ Cheap flights to London

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Jun 12 — Jun 191
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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 13 May 2026.

Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R10 065
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 147
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R10 213
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5R10 295
Thu 10/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5R10 344
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R10 361
Mon 21/129:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/120:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 377
Wed 17/613:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:50
STN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/5R10 427
Mon 8/613:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/621:20
STN
-
JNB
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R10 509
Wed 17/613:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:50
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/5R10 542
Wed 10/613:30
JNB
-
LTN
3 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/621:50
LTN
-
JNB
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5R10 690
Tue 9/613:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/610:50
STN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R10 805

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 13 May 2026.

Return from

R10 065

One-way from

R5 082

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 466
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

R10 953

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-21:05

3 stops32h 35m

London Luton

Sun 21/6

21:50-9:40

3 stops34h 50m

R11 068

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R11 364

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 203

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

16:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R12 482

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 23/6

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R12 548

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:50-16:35

1 stop23h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

7:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R12 548

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

13:30-16:35

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 27/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 647

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

6:55-9:40

2 stops25h 45m

R13 173

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-15:05

1 stop30h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 25/6

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

R13 354

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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?

Booking 70 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 7 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to London?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 127
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 256
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 077
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 544

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are Air Algerie, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

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 13 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,RwandAir, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 437 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 977 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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, Norse Atlantic UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

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

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R533, while return flights cost around R875.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R3 598, however they can be found for as little as R2 852.

  • 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. Aeropartment & Aerotel, London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Ev Stations & Cheap Parking On Site! is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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