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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London from R5 290

JNB — LON
Oct 23 — Oct 301
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

Sun 29/1114:30 -
2 stops25h 30m
Thu 10/1214:40 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 20/9R11 407
Mon 28/917:45 -
1 stop14h 20m
Mon 5/1021:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 20/9R11 423
Sat 10/1017:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Tue 13/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 19/9R11 439
Sun 8/1119:40 -
1 stop15h 55m
Sat 21/1110:25 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 20/9R11 439
Mon 2/1118:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 9/118:10 -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 18/9R11 455
Sun 20/93:10 -
1 stop28h 55m
Tue 22/921:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 19/9R11 455
Sat 3/1017:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Sat 10/1021:10 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 19/9R11 472
Tue 20/1018:55 -
1 stop22h 05m
Wed 28/1012:30 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 21/9R11 488
Wed 23/917:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Mon 19/1021:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 20/9R11 488
Sat 19/916:00 -
2 stops16h 00m
Sun 20/921:20 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 19/9R11 504
Fri 6/1114:30 -
3 stops27h 40m
Fri 13/1116:35 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 22/9R11 504
Tue 29/918:35 -
2 stops18h 50m
Tue 6/105:40 -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 22/9R11 520

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to London

Round-trip from

R11 407

One-way from

R5 290

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 094

Good round-trip deal

R14 654 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 693 or less
29/11-10/12
  • 29/11-10/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 840 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 779 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

9:45-7:00

1 stop22h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 549

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 685

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LCY London City

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

1:15-18:30

2 stops18h 15m

London City

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 750

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

14:30-16:25

3 stops27h 55m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 880

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

3:00-17:40

1 stop15h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 107

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

14:05-14:00

2 stops24h 55m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 172

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STN London Stansted

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

18:50-9:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 188

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LGW London Gatwick

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

18:50-9:10

1 stop16h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 188

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

9:45-8:30

2 stops47h 45m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 253

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LTN London Luton

JNBLTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:30-14:25

3 stops49h 55m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 253

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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 R12 007). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 236). 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 464 and R14 749 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 407 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 29–Dec 10).

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 934.

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 55m.

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 21m.

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 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.

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
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
8 234 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
8 226 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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 11h 15m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 747. 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 206 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, starting at R7 267 and R8 491 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 498), Etihad Airways (R4 606), and Qatar Airways (R4 805).

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines(93%), China Eastern(93%) or Delta(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 R6 930. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow) can be booked for R10 336 on average, our data indicates R41 602 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 R563 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 R12 007). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 236). 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 206AverageR8 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 267AverageR13 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 491AverageR12 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 335AverageR14 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 339AverageR11 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 815AverageR11 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR10 272AverageR12 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 494AverageR12 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 519AverageR13 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 741AverageR12 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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