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Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (LHR - JNB)

LHR — JNB
May 6 — May 131
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from London to Johannesburg on Virgin Atlantic typically fly into Johannesburg OR Tambo and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Explore the options provided by Virgin Atlantic to plan your journey from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

One-way from

R12 915

Return from

R14 977

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

R13 621
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 05m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 28/5-27/2
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 25m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo; 5% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • Can I get a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Virgin Atlantic for under R800?

    Virgin Atlantic offers 1 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under R800. Prices vary by date and time. To see all prices and select your dates, click here.

  • How do most travelers feel about Virgin Atlantic?

    When planning your LHR-JNB trip, keep in mind that Virgin Atlantic is typically rated 6,5/10. This rating comes from 349 reviews by Cheapflights users who have traveled with Virgin Atlantic.

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Cheapest Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable Virgin Atlantic flight options available from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Wed 28/522:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 27/219:35JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/4R14 977

Travel insights for Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Virgin Atlantic 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March, with an average price of R12 301. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of R18 210. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Virgin Atlantic flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most Virgin Atlantic flights from LHR to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer Virgin Atlantic flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo

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