Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from R5 138

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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 Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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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 18 May 2026.

Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/5R10 326
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/614:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R10 359
Thu 1/109:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/1021:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R10 376
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/1014:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R10 409
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/69:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R10 426
Sat 12/99:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/5R10 443
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/621:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/5R10 493
Thu 15/109:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 27/108:50
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/5R10 526
Thu 11/613:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/66:00
STN
-
JNB
3 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R11 060
Mon 8/613:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/610:50
STN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R11 077
Thu 22/1013:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 17/310:50
STN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R11 160
Wed 17/613:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:50
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R11 177

Find 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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 326

One-way from

R5 138

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 695

Good round-trip deal

R15 841 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 700 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 583 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 437 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

8:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R11 077

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

13:30-16:35

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/6

7:25-9:40

2 stops25h 15m

R11 827

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Sat 6/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 178

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 24/8

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 194

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

13:30-22:30

2 stops34h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R12 945

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:50-7:20

1 stop36h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

9:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R12 995

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

12:40-7:20

1 stop19h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

9:05-4:00

1 stop17h 55m

R13 479

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:50-7:20

1 stop36h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

9:05-4:00

1 stop17h 55m

R13 512

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

9:00-8:55

1 stop22h 55m

R13 545

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 19/8

6:55-9:40

2 stops25h 45m

R13 545

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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?

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 80 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of R10 976). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 413). 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 18 May 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 18 May 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?

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 17% 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 156.

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 56m.

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 31m.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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 18 May 2026.
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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 27h 55m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 077. 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 307 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 712 and R9 214 round-trip. Users have found that Air Algerie is 43% 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 596), Qatar Airways (R4 708), and Etihad Airways (R4 735).

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

  • 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(83%), China Eastern(83%) or Delta(83%), 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 980. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for R10 376 on average, our data indicates R51 362 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?

  • 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 LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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 R10 976). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 413). 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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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 307AverageR8 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 712AverageR11 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 214AverageR10 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 441AverageR12 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR9 623AverageR14 092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 922AverageR11 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 006AverageR12 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 008AverageR11 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 568AverageR12 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 050AverageR13 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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