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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between R11 516 and R14 671 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 532 on RwandAir (Dec 12–Jan 3).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 16m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between R11 516 and R14 671 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 532 on RwandAir (Dec 12–Jan 3).

Question 6

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 54m.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 078.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London can take about 13h 30m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 127. There are 9028 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is Air Algerie. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 338 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, starting at R7 399 and R8 695 round-trip. Users have found that Air Algerie is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London are Ethiopian Air (R3 562), Etihad Airways (R4 690), and Qatar Airways (R4 897).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 70 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of R12 243). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 547). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to LON 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).

Question 16

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 940. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for R10 508 on average, our data indicates R40 951 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines(92%), China Eastern(92%) or Delta(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or RwandAir as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is Paris. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights stopping in Addis Ababa 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.

Question 24

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, or Burj Khalifa. Naif Souq, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are located about 6,3 km, 10,5 km, and 11,0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R425 per day.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

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

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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!

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 32

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

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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.

Round-trip from	R11 532
One-way from	R5 270
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 920
Good round-trip deal	R14 936 or less
Good one-way deal	R8 095 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Algerie	CheapestR7 338	AverageR8 476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 399	AverageR13 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 695	AverageR12 656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 572	AverageR11 441	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR9 994	AverageR11 861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 097	AverageR15 228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR10 679	AverageR12 842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 685	AverageR12 990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR10 711	AverageR14 172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 937	AverageR13 346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from R5 270

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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 12 October 2026.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 12 October 2026.

The most flights from JNB to LON 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).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between R11 516 and R14 671 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 532 on RwandAir (Dec 12–Jan 3).

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.

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% 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.

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 078.

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 54m.

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 16m.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

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 70 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.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between R11 516 and R14 671 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 532 on RwandAir (Dec 12–Jan 3).