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Mar 11 — Mar 181
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 9 February 2026.

Sat 14/220:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/213:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2R9 134
Wed 11/29:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/2R9 150
Sun 15/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/211:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R9 166
Thu 12/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/317:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2R9 182
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/320:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/2R9 198
Wed 11/214:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R9 214
Wed 6/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 12/513:40
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/2R9 230
Tue 10/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/317:10
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R9 246
Mon 9/214:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/210:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R9 246
Sat 14/219:45
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R9 262
Sat 14/220:15
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 05m
SWISS
Sun 22/218:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 5/2R9 278
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/38:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/2R9 326

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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 9 February 2026.

Return from

R9 166

One-way from

R4 872

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

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R10 737
Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

20:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R10 144

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

9:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

R10 849

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Mon 23/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R10 865

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

London City

Mon 23/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R11 153

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 330

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

14:30-12:00

2 stops23h 30m

London Luton

Thu 12/3

6:05-13:05

2 stops29h 00m

R11 362

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

20:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R11 426

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 4/4

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R11 458

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R11 458

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LTN

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-12:15

2 stops23h 45m

London Luton

Mon 16/3

6:15-13:05

2 stops28h 50m

R11 522

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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 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 43 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 316
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R10 142
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 769
SWISS
SWISS
From R6 997

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

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

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 9 February 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

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

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

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

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
1 867 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

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
678 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

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
7 721 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

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 R715, while return flights cost around R853.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R2 343, however they can be found for as little as R2 227.

  • 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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