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R4 978+ Cheap flights to London

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Apr 9 — Apr 161
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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 10 March 2026.

Mon 11/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R9 656
Mon 4/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 25/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R9 673
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R9 706
Wed 6/58:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R9 723
Wed 1/49:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/49:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R9 756
Fri 1/59:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R9 772
Fri 1/59:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/521:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R9 806
Fri 1/59:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/514:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R9 822
Mon 11/58:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/510:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3R9 889
Sat 28/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/49:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R9 906
Fri 1/59:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/59:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R9 922
Wed 1/49:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/421:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R9 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 10 March 2026.

Return from

R9 656

One-way from

R4 978

Popular in

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Average price

R12 253
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 070 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R148 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R10 538

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

22:50-6:20

1 stop32h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 620

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

9:50-14:00

2 stops29h 10m

London Luton

Mon 13/4

21:50-8:20

2 stops33h 30m

R11 637

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

R11 837

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-16:40

1 stop23h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 854

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

17:50-16:35

1 stop23h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

14:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

R12 436

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-16:40

1 stop23h 40m

London Stansted

Fri 12/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

R12 636

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:40-16:45

2 stops21h 05m

London Luton

Thu 30/4

15:50-16:10

2 stops23h 20m

R12 669

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

14:45-6:30

1 stop16h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

19:00-7:00

Nonstop11h 00m

R12 852

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

13:30-22:30

2 stops34h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

7:05-10:30

1 stop26h 25m

R12 886

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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 6 March 2026.

Booking 69 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 34 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 most popular airlines that fly to London?

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

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 087
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R10 890
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 226
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 616

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

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

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 10 March 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.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 892 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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, Hahn Air 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 R742, while return flights cost around R886.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R30 866, however they can be found for as little as R2 891.

  • 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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