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Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 505

LON — JNB
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from London to OR Tambo

Wed 4/1113:55 -
1 stop16h 30m
Tue 24/119:50 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 23/9R10 939
Sun 25/1019:35 -
2 stops34h 50m
Sun 8/119:50 -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 23/9R10 939
Mon 16/1116:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Wed 2/1219:40 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 22/9R10 956
Fri 30/1010:00 -
1 stop22h 50m
Thu 19/1119:55 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 25/9R10 988
Mon 26/109:15 -
2 stops26h 15m
Mon 2/1114:30 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 25/9R10 988
Mon 26/1017:25 -
1 stop15h 25m
Sat 7/1119:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 25/9R11 005
Thu 12/1121:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Sun 15/1119:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 27/9R11 005
Sun 8/1121:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Sun 15/1119:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 24/9R11 021
Mon 16/118:35 -
2 stops26h 55m
Mon 23/1114:30 -
3 stops30h 20m
Deal found 24/9R11 037
Tue 29/916:00 -
1 stop17h 30m
Sat 10/1020:40 -
2 stops18h 50m
Deal found 24/9R11 037
Thu 5/118:50 -
1 stop21h 35m
Sun 29/119:50 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 25/9R11 037
Tue 10/117:25 -
2 stops28h 05m
Wed 18/1114:30 -
3 stops29h 50m
Deal found 24/9R11 053

Find flight deals from London to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R10 939

One-way from

R7 505

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 121

Good round-trip deal

R13 712 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 346 or less
25/10-8/11
  • 25/10-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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19/10-31/12
  • 19/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 908 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 367 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Tue 13/10

13:10-8:20

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 537

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Sat 17/10

14:25-8:20

2 stops40h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 570

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Tue 10/11

19:45-8:25

3 stops58h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 602

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 26/10

6:10-8:25

2 stops48h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 700

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Sat 31/10

19:45-8:25

3 stops58h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 781

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 5/10

20:35-7:10

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 798

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Tue 27/10

6:00-8:25

3 stops48h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 895

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Sun 11/10

6:45-7:10

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 009

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

19:20-8:25

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 742

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

8:40-15:35

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 181

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Best time to book a flight from London to OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 877). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 828). 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 LON to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from LON to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R11 574 and R16 767 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 939 on Etihad Airways (Nov 4–Nov 24).

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Algiers (ALG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 666.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 42m.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 07m.

How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Virgin Atlantic,Ethiopian Air, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 045 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 237 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 237 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Condor
6,6
Okay
599 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Air Algerie, KLM, and SWISS fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 45m. The distance between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 9028 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at R8 208, Emirates will fly you from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Algerie and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 668 and R8 789, respectively. Emirates is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 982. Lufthansa flights start at R7 287 while deals on RwandAir start at R7 717 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo, London Gatwick - Johannesburg OR Tambo and London Stansted - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Finnair (73%), American Airlines (69%) and Iberia (69%).

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

    While on average a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R15 595, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R11 892. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 881 for that flight.

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

    Flights departing from London and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Kigali most frequently.

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

    London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to OR Tambo 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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 877). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 828). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
Kempton Park
Potchefstroom
Edenvale
Middelburg

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Fly from London to OR Tambo on these airlines

British Airways flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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KLM flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Top 10 airlines flying from London to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR8 208AverageR18 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 668AverageR10 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 789AverageR12 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 228AverageR15 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 012AverageR17 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 049AverageR16 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 101AverageR13 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 170AverageR14 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 282AverageR16 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 616AverageR12 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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