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

Airlines like Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 05m. 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 034, 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 Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 029 and R10 500, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

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 cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

While on average a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R17 159, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R13 648. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 579 for that flight.

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

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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 10% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London. Prices for May average R15 079 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R9 665. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

R8 537+ Flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 R12 129 and R15 878 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 574 on Kenya Airways (Nov 15-Nov 29).

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

Cheap flight deals from London to OR Tambo

Round-trip from	R11 574
One-way from	R8 537
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 743
Good round-trip deal	R15 409 or less
Good one-way deal	R16 065 or less

Kenya Airways
15/11-29/11
2 total stops
66h 50m total
London to Johannesburg

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Lufthansa
1/12
1 total stop
13h 15m total
London to Johannesburg

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 255 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 741 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from London to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 16/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 3/1114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R11 574

Sun 21/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/99:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 592

Thu 30/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 609

Thu 18/911:00LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 55mKenya Airways

Fri 26/912:10JNB - LGW

1 stop19h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 626

Sun 2/1120:15LHR - JNB

1 stop32h 50mLufthansa

Thu 6/1110:10JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R11 626

Thu 16/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 25/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R11 644

Fri 31/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 644

Thu 18/911:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/919:35JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 661

Wed 1/109:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 9/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9R11 678

Thu 30/1011:10LGW - JNB

1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways

Sun 23/1112:05JNB - LGW

1 stop20h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 696

Tue 23/915:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Sun 28/921:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 15/9R11 696

Thu 30/1011:10LGW - JNB

1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways

Fri 14/1112:05JNB - LGW

1 stop20h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 713

Best flights from London to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sat 15/1110:25LGW - JNB

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Sat 29/111:35JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 574

Thu 30/1010:00LGW - JNB

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1114:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R11 765

Thu 2/1017:40SEN - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1016:50JNB - SEN

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R12 077

Sun 2/1113:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Fri 14/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R12 303

Tue 20/110:05LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/219:10JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R12 581

Tue 11/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Mon 1/1220:15JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 15/9R12 598

Sun 26/1020:25LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 40mKLM

Sun 2/1123:59JNB - LHR

1 stop19h 01mKLM

Deal found 15/9R12 650

Sat 4/1021:20LHR - JNB

1 stop28h 00mRwandAir

Tue 14/103:10JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9R13 361

Thu 27/116:00LHR - JNB

2 stops25h 30mAustrian Airlines

Mon 1/1219:45JNB - LHR

2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 15/9R13 466

Thu 25/919:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 11/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R13 865

Sun 5/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 12/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9R14 056

Thu 4/1218:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Mon 8/1219:45JNB - LCY

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9R14 403

Direct flights from London to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from London to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sun 16/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 4/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R12 928

Wed 29/1019:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R13 171

Tue 7/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 27/1022:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R13 223

Sat 8/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 13/1121:30JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R13 257

Tue 3/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 9/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9R13 361

Wed 1/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 14/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R13 379

Mon 29/922:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 2/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R13 396

Sat 1/1119:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 18/1122:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R13 466

Tue 14/1022:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 22/1020:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R13 483

Mon 2/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 9/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R13 518

Thu 2/1019:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 2/319:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9R13 587

Tue 3/319:40LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 18/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R13 604

Last-minute flights from London to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to OR Tambo. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/922:10LHR - JNB

1 stop32h 00mEgyptair

Mon 29/921:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 14/9R11 713

Thu 18/911:00LGW - JNB

1 stop22h 55mKenya Airways

Fri 26/912:10JNB - LGW

1 stop19h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 626

Fri 19/922:10LHR - JNB

1 stop32h 00mEgyptair

Mon 29/921:45JNB - LHR

1 stop24h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 14/9R11 730

Sun 21/99:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/99:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 592

Tue 23/915:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Sun 28/921:45JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 15/9R11 696

Wed 1/109:30LHR - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 9/109:50JNB - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9R11 678

Sun 5/1021:00LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1014:30JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R11 661

Thu 16/1010:10LGW - JNB

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 25/1014:30JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R11 644

Thu 30/1013:55LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/119:50JNB - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 609

Thu 30/1011:10LGW - JNB

1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways

Sun 23/1112:05JNB - LGW

1 stop20h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 696

Thu 30/1011:10LGW - JNB

1 stop35h 15mKenya Airways

Sun 16/1112:05JNB - LGW

1 stop20h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 713

Thu 30/1011:10LGW - JNB

1 stop26h 40mKenya Airways

Thu 20/111:35JNB - LGW

1 stop30h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R11 730

One-way flights from London to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from London to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Mon 1/1218:15LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R8 537

Mon 17/1119:10LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 20mSWISS

Deal found 15/9R8 572

Tue 13/121:05LHR - JNB

2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 572

Wed 22/1011:20STN - JNB

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 590

Sun 21/916:05LGW - JNB

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 607

Wed 25/217:45LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 45mSWISS

Deal found 14/9R8 607

Thu 25/912:15STN - JNB

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R8 607

Mon 22/921:55LTN - JNB

2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 607

Mon 17/1121:05LHR - JNB

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 607

Thu 25/919:30LGW - JNB

3 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 624

Wed 24/99:55LHR - JNB

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R8 624

Thu 2/1016:05LGW - JNB

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R8 642

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 15/11

10:25-0:25

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

1:35-6:25

1 stop30h 50m

R11 574

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R11 765

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

11:00-0:25

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

1:25-6:55

1 stop30h 30m

R11 991

LondonJohannesburg

SEN - JNB

SENJNB

London Southend

Thu 2/10

17:40-2:20

2 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

16:50-20:50

2 stops29h 00m

R12 077

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R12 199

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

13:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

R12 303

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 20/1

10:05-10:50

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:10-16:10

1 stop23h 00m

R12 581

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 5/11

14:25-14:40

2 stops22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

16:40-15:40

2 stops25h 00m

R12 581

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 11/11

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

20:15-8:35

1 stop14h 20m

R12 598

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 28/1

17:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:05-9:10

1 stop16h 05m

R12 598

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Best time to book a flight from London to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from London with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Weekly flight availability from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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).

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

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

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% 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?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 809.

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

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

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 39m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

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

RwandAir

7,6

Good

36 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

RwandAir

7,6

Good

36 reviews

RwandAir

7,6

Good

36 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

RwandAir

7,6

Good

36 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

RwandAir

7,6

Good

36 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

280 reviews

RwandAir

7,6

Good

36 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

RwandAir

7,6

Good

36 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airlines like Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 05m. 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 034, 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 Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R10 029 and R10 500, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 Delta (72%), China Eastern (70%) and WestJet (70%).
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 R17 159, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R13 648. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 579 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. 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.
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 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.
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?
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 034	AverageR13 184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 029	AverageR11 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 557	AverageR14 798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 598	AverageR14 067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 716	AverageR13 640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 772	AverageR14 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 034	AverageR11 840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 066	AverageR15 155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 146	AverageR13 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR11 555	AverageR13 562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 537

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

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