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R4 762+ Cheap flights to London

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Apr 1 — Apr 81
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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 2 March 2026.

Tue 10/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/311:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R9 110
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/320:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R9 126
Tue 10/323:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R9 286
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/320:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R9 333
Wed 22/48:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/46:50
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R9 365
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R9 365
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/319:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2R9 381
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R9 381
Fri 13/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/319:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R9 413
Tue 26/522:50
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 16/610:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R9 413
Fri 20/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/421:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2R9 461
Mon 23/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R9 461

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 2 March 2026.

Return from

R9 094

One-way from

R4 762

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 229
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 20/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 067 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

9:30-8:20

1 stop21h 50m

R10 146

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

21:20-9:25

Nonstop11h 05m

R11 308

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/4

19:00-7:00

Nonstop11h 00m

R11 372

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

8:20-8:30

2 stops25h 10m

London Luton

Thu 11/6

21:50-20:10

2 stops21h 20m

R11 515

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

6:55-10:30

1 stop26h 35m

R11 627

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-22:25

1 stop29h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 754

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

London Luton

Thu 23/4

15:15-13:05

2 stops20h 50m

R11 866

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

London Luton

Wed 22/4

15:15-13:05

2 stops20h 50m

R11 929

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-5:40

1 stop23h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

10:10-20:10

1 stop33h 00m

R12 057

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:50-17:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/4

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

R12 073

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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 27 February 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 16 hours 33 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 R10 562
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R10 273
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 697
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 065

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 2 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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
7,6
Good
1 889 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
1 423 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
7 773 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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 R710, while return flights cost around R847.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R8 130, however they can be found for as little as R2 193.

  • 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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