Cheap flights from Johannesburg to London

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From Johannesburg to London

Set off from South Africa on a flight from Johannesburg to London and you’ll arrive into Heathrow Airport. The third-busiest airport in the world is 15 miles west of central London. Hop on a train and in 15 minutes you’ll be in the UK capital ready to explore. Visit landmarks like the London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames, or spend a day exploring London’s beautiful Royal Parks. This cosmopolitan hub is crammed with cultural attractions, not to mention a world-class restaurant scene. And with Johannesburg to London flights, you can see it for yourself.

How long does the flight from Johannesburg to London take?

Your journey will take you approximately 12 hours. Your flight will cover a distance of about 5 670 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to London on average per day?

18 flight departures from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London per day on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than London?

Temperatures around the 26 °Cs can be experienced in January. The weather in London is colder than in Johannesburg. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London have been viewed 1 073 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to London?

Flights from Johannesburg to London take an average of 11 hours 15 minutes.

Which airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to London?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and South African Airlines all operate direct flights from Johannesburg to London. They all run to a different schedule, so the best way to compare all available flight times and find your cheap flights from Johannesburg to London is using our search flights box at the top of the page.

How frequent are flights between Johannesburg and London?

There are five flights from Johannesburg to London running per day, which is more than 30 direct flights every week.

Which airports serve Johannesburg and London?

Your Johannesburg to London flight will depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive into London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Which direct flight route between Johannesburg and London is cheapest?

To benefit from cheap tickets, fly from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow. Use the Cheapflights search tool to compare prices and get the cheapest tickets available.

What is there to do in London?

London is a compact city with famous landmarks, museums and galleries around every corner. Luckily, the London Underground network links them all together to make it easy to get around. The currency in the UK is the Great British Pound, and you’ll find that prices for things like food and drink in London are more expensive than Johannesburg. When you book your flight from Johannesburg to London, also bear the climate in mind. The seasons are very different – South Africa’s summer starts in October, which is when the UK’s winter kicks in. To give you an idea, the temperature in London dips to an average of around 2 or 3 degrees between December and February time. Want to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to London? Use the Search Flights box and find your perfect flights today.