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R5 311+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LON
Aug 26 — Sep 21
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 27 July 2026.

Wed 9/913:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/96:30
STN
-
JNB
3 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R12 001
Thu 10/913:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/96:00
STN
-
JNB
3 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R12 018
Tue 13/1013:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 21/1017:45
STN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/7R12 051
Mon 7/914:30
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/97:55
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R12 051
Wed 16/914:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 20/910:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R12 051
Wed 5/89:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/1120:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/7R12 068
Wed 30/913:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/106:55
STN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7R12 085
Sun 26/723:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
KLM
Sun 9/86:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/7R12 085
Fri 24/723:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Fri 21/86:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Deal found 24/7R12 102
Fri 18/922:50
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 28/910:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7R12 102
Sun 13/1217:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 35m
RwandAir
Thu 7/120:20
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 23/7R12 119
Sat 19/1213:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops35h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/16:30
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/7R12 119

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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 27 July 2026.

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R12 001

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R5 311

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R15 312
9/9-16/9
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
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  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

7:25-9:40

2 stops25h 15m

R12 186

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Fri 30/10

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R12 757

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

6:25-9:40

2 stops25h 15m

R12 808

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R12 959

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

6:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R13 094

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/11

6:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R13 094

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

13:30-13:10

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/11

6:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R13 094

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/10

17:35-12:10

1 stop16h 35m

R13 262

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

23:15-18:30

1 stop20h 15m

London City

Sat 15/8

7:45-21:20

1 stop12h 35m

R13 884

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

19:10-19:00

1 stop24h 50m

London Stansted

Sun 23/8

21:05-5:30

1 stop31h 25m

R13 951

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London

How long is the flight to London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to London takes 16 hours 29 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 RwandAir.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 615
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 367
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 344
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 871

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are Air Algerie, Ethiopian Air 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).

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

Booking 50 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.

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 27 July 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
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 491 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 130 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 Heathrow is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Heathrow typically cost R676, while return flights cost around R646.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R17 563, however they can be found for as little as R2 037.

  • 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 10 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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