Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from R5 366

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 062

One-way from

R5 366

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 938

Good round-trip deal

R13 174 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 826 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Search Deals
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R20 382 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 802 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).
Search Deals

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Sun 9/1119:20LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/9R11 062
Thu 20/1110:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R11 062
Fri 10/109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/108:50LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R11 114
Mon 15/1220:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Mon 19/120:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 13/9R11 132
Thu 20/1120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Thu 27/1119:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 13/9R11 166
Wed 12/113:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 23/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 13/9R11 166
Sat 18/103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 50mRwandAir
Thu 30/1020:20LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 12/9R11 184
Tue 28/1019:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R11 218
Thu 25/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/921:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R11 236
Tue 16/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 19/113:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 13/9R11 253
Thu 18/920:40JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/116:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R11 271
Sat 22/119:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/1120:55LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9R11 288

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:15-8:45

1 stop14h 30m

London City

Thu 27/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R11 166

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

14:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/10

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 410

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

19:45-9:05

1 stop15h 20m

London City

Wed 5/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

R11 705

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

16:50-9:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

R11 757

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

16:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R11 757

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

16:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/10

21:20-2:20

1 stop28h 00m

R11 757

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

3:10-7:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

R11 792

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

16:50-6:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

20:30-2:20

1 stop27h 50m

R11 792

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

12:05-6:20

1 stop20h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 10/1

11:10-0:25

1 stop35h 15m

R12 122

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

22:00-7:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

R12 156

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/9

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to London. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of R575). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R860). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to London. Price data was last updated on 22 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

The most flights from JNB to LON are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 362.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 17m.

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 14 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 730 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
664 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 409 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 361 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London can take about 14h 30m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 166. There are 9056 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 846 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Air France, starting at R8 007 and R8 950 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London are Etihad Airways (R5 366), Qatar Airways (R5 557), and Lufthansa (R5 904).

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick or Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London consider choosing Delta(96%), China Eastern(93%) or WestJet(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R7 784. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for R9 656 on average, our data indicates R50 061 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights have a stopover in Zurich most often. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights. Kigali ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is Amsterdam. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights stopping in Munich are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of R575). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of R860). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near London?

Book flights to London if you plan to visit one of these locations
Eastleigh
Canterbury
Letchworth Garden City
Hounslow
Southgate
Brentwood
Milton Keynes
Dunstable
Borehamwood
Gatwick
Horley
Wembley
Dover
St. Albans
Guildford
Ascot
Burgess Hill
Ashford
Chichester
Luton

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from OR Tambo to London on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to London. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 September 2025.
British Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London
Virgin Atlantic flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London
SWISS flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London
Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London

Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 846AverageR12 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
LufthansaCheapestR8 007AverageR13 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Air FranceCheapestR8 950AverageR11 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 235AverageR12 730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLMCheapestR9 279AverageR11 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 545AverageR11 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Brussels AirlinesCheapestR10 502AverageR12 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Brussels Airlines flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 943AverageR13 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 002AverageR12 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 087AverageR13 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to London?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from OR Tambo to London. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to London?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to London from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to London with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to London from OR Tambo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to London become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from OR Tambo to London on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.