Q: 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 R15 503 and R21 286 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 761 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 3-Sept 16).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R15 503 and R21 286 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 761 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 3-Sept 16).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 32m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 962.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 37m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R8 138, Ethiopian Air will fly you from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Egyptair and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 202 and R10 540, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 51 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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The most flights from LON to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R20 539, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R15 705. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 879 for that flight.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Delta (88%), China Eastern (75%) and WestJet (75%).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from London and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Kigali most frequently. Nairobi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Lusaka sees the third most stopovers on flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Amsterdam least often. Amsterdam is followed by Addis Ababa in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 19

What is the cheapest day to fly return from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 16% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 9% by booking at least 52 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 992.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London. Prices for March average R15 298 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R10 037. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

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

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find London to OR Tambo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 27

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from London.

Question 28

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

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from London to OR Tambo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

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

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Round-trip from	R12 761
One-way from	R9 000
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R17 876
Good round-trip deal	R17 536 or less
Good one-way deal	R17 422 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 138	AverageR13 862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 202	AverageR11 923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 540	AverageR12 313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 736	AverageR14 466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 912	AverageR14 796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR10 942	AverageR14 675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 992	AverageR14 769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 160	AverageR18 455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
KLM	CheapestR11 219	AverageR15 567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 291	AverageR13 569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 000

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or May, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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