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Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 059

LON — JNB
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in September or February, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from London to OR Tambo

Sat 26/910:20 -
1 stop20h 30m
Tue 20/1018:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 21/8R9 977
Tue 13/108:00 -
2 stops28h 30m
Wed 21/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 17/8R10 074
Mon 21/97:55 -
2 stops28h 35m
Mon 5/1014:30 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 19/8R10 154
Thu 10/915:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 30/1121:45 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 20/8R10 283
Fri 11/917:35 -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 9/1018:00 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 19/8R10 299
Mon 21/97:55 -
2 stops28h 35m
Mon 28/914:30 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 17/8R10 299
Thu 17/98:00 -
2 stops28h 30m
Wed 30/914:30 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 20/8R10 315
Thu 29/107:15 -
2 stops28h 15m
Wed 4/1114:30 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 21/8R10 332
Sun 11/1020:50 -
2 stops33h 40m
Tue 20/1018:35 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 17/8R10 380
Sun 11/1019:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Thu 22/103:00 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 20/8R10 412
Fri 11/917:35 -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 9/1018:00 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 19/8R10 428
Mon 21/98:10 -
2 stops28h 20m
Mon 28/914:30 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 17/8R10 444

Find flight deals from London to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R9 977

One-way from

R8 059

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 570

Good round-trip deal

R15 779 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 307 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 26/9-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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27/8
  • 27/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 440 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 466 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 21/9

7:55-13:30

2 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

14:30-19:05

2 stops29h 35m

R10 396

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 2/11

6:15-13:30

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

14:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

R11 105

LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 13/9

16:00-7:45

1 stop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

20:45-13:30

1 stop17h 45m

R11 137

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 19/10

7:55-13:30

2 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

14:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

R11 460

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Tue 15/9

19:50-8:20

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:55-22:45

2 stops26h 50m

R11 556

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Thu 8/10

8:00-13:30

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

8:20-13:55

2 stops30h 35m

R11 798

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

8:20-6:30

1 stop23h 10m

R12 395

LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Fri 9/10

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

R12 862

LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 10/9

17:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

13:30-9:55

2 stops45h 25m

R12 975

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 11/10

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

13:30-16:45

2 stops28h 15m

R12 991

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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 765). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 551). 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 597 and R16 762 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 977 on Condor (Sept 26–Oct 20).

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 21% 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 085.

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 46m.

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 18m.

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 124 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 13% 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 77 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
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
695 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
1 029 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
8 202 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
8 181 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
6,5
Okay
557 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 14h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 20m. The distance between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 9090 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 127, 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 566 and R8 702, respectively. Emirates is currently priced 42% 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 953. Lufthansa flights start at R7 215 while deals on Egyptair start at R7 688 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 (70%), Scandinavian Airlines (67%) and China Eastern (67%).

  • 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 R18 560, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R11 303. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 413 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 765). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 551). 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
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Potchefstroom
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Fly from London to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR8 127AverageR17 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 566AverageR10 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 702AverageR12 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 136AverageR14 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 355AverageR16 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 950AverageR16 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 974AverageR11 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR9 985AverageR13 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 001AverageR12 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR10 248AverageR17 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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