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Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 014

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
May 3 — May 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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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 3 April 2026.

Fri 12/615:00
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
Air Algerie
Mon 15/620:35
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 2/4R10 030
Sun 24/519:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 7/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 1/4R10 047
Sat 30/510:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Condor
Wed 1/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 20m
Condor
Deal found 2/4R10 063
Mon 27/411:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 6/517:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R10 080
Tue 7/415:00
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Sat 9/520:40
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 2/4R10 080
Mon 8/620:15
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R10 199
Fri 5/619:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Fri 12/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 30/3R10 250
Wed 13/520:50
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R10 250
Tue 2/67:05
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/69:50
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R10 250
Fri 29/519:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Tue 9/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Condor
Deal found 31/3R10 267
Tue 12/56:00
LTN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
LTN
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4R10 284
Sat 2/510:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Condor
Wed 13/518:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
Condor
Deal found 30/3R10 318

Find flight deals from London to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 030

One-way from

R8 014

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 519

Good round-trip deal

R13 776 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 598 or less
Condor
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  • 5/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 057 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

15:00-9:15

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

20:40-13:30

1 stop17h 50m

R10 080

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Wed 29/4

19:45-8:15

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-15:15

2 stops25h 30m

R11 673

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

11:00-0:15

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

17:00-6:50

1 stop14h 50m

R12 503

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Fri 15/5

13:25-8:15

3 stops41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-14:35

2 stops24h 50m

R12 605

LondonJohannesburg

SEN - JNB

SENJNB

London Southend

Mon 8/6

11:10-7:30

2 stops19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

18:35-13:00

2 stops19h 25m

R12 706

LondonJohannesburg

SEN - JNB

SENJNB

London Southend

Fri 15/5

11:20-8:15

2 stops19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

9:45-10:25

2 stops25h 40m

R12 876

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Thu 30/4

9:15-16:10

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

9:45-10:30

2 stops25h 45m

R13 147

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

20:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

R13 554

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 22/6

20:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

9:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

R13 554

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

18:00-9:55

1 stop16h 55m

R13 672

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 76 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 285). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 165). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from London to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from London to OR Tambo. 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 3 April 2026.

The most flights from LON to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 R9 875.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 42m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 18m.

How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 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 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

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
7,5
Good
685 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

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
994 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

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
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 886 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

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
7 848 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Air Algerie, Kenya Airways, and Etihad Airways fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 17h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h. The distance between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 9067 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 R9 004, Air Algerie will fly you from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Air Algerie, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 147 and R9 453, respectively. Air Algerie is currently priced 38% 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 R3 104. Emirates flights start at R6 999 while deals on Lufthansa start at R7 584 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 American Airlines (84%), Iberia (84%) and British Airways (84%).

  • 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 R16 800, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R11 192. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 437 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 285). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 165). 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 London to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR9 004AverageR10 993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 147AverageR12 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 453AverageR15 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 271AverageR12 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 480AverageR11 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 757AverageR20 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 803AverageR13 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR11 102AverageR16 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 133AverageR17 577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 266AverageR14 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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