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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from R5 274

JNB — LON
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or November, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to London

Thu 24/917:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 8/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 14/9R11 392
Thu 5/1119:40 -
2 stops24h 05m
Wed 18/118:05 -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 14/9R11 392
Thu 5/1117:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 11/1120:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 14/9R11 409
Tue 22/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Mon 11/110:25 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 11/9R11 409
Tue 20/1017:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Fri 30/1020:30 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 13/9R11 425
Sun 4/108:20 -
2 stops25h 10m
Tue 13/109:15 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 10/9R11 425
Sat 3/1017:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Tue 6/1021:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 13/9R11 441
Sat 26/917:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Tue 6/1021:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 14/9R11 457
Wed 4/1114:30 -
2 stops29h 05m
Fri 13/1116:35 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 10/9R11 457
Mon 14/98:20 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 21/921:50 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 12/9R11 474
Sun 4/101:15 -
1 stop30h 35m
Tue 20/1011:00 -
1 stop36h 15m
Deal found 14/9R11 474
Thu 5/1119:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Wed 18/1116:10 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 13/9R11 490

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Round-trip from

R11 392

One-way from

R5 274

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 015

Good round-trip deal

R14 757 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 051 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 24/9-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R20 062 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 836 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

6:30-10:55

1 stop29h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 631

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

13:45-5:55

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 086

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

20:05-10:55

1 stop15h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 102

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

13:45-5:55

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 167

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

9:50-9:15

2 stops25h 25m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

16:00-7:20

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 654

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:05-12:35

2 stops23h 30m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 784

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-23:25

2 stops38h 40m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 848

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

3:00-17:40

1 stop15h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 897

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

18:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 043

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of R11 960). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 239). 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?

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

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 below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between R11 766 and R14 946 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 392 on RwandAir (Sept 24–Oct 8).

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

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?

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R7 935.

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

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?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 22m.

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 184 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 65 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
RwandAir
7,9
Good
43 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 219 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 220 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 17h. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 717. There are 9067 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 Air Algerie. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 207 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, starting at R7 268 and R8 499 round-trip. Users have found that Air Algerie is 44% 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 Ethiopian Air (R3 499), Etihad Airways (R4 629), and Qatar Airways (R4 808).

  • 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 City, 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 Scandinavian Airlines(98%), China Eastern(98%) or Delta(98%), 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 R6 931. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for R10 435 on average, our data indicates R44 543 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 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.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 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 R805 per day.

  • 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 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of R11 960). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 239). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to London

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR7 207AverageR8 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 268AverageR12 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 499AverageR12 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 325AverageR11 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 336AverageR15 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 855AverageR11 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 218AverageR12 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 495AverageR12 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 521AverageR14 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 743AverageR12 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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