When is the best time to book a flight to London?

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Can I find cheaper flights to London if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to London?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hahn Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in London?

London Heathrow is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Heathrow typically cost R755, while return flights cost around R901.

How much is a return flight to London?

A return flight to London will typically cost around R12 426, however they can be found for as little as R3 374.

Where does the fastest flight to London depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to London, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

Does London Heathrow have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aeropartment & Aerotel, London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Ev Stations & Cheap Parking On Site! is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to London?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir.

How long is the flight to London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to London takes 16 hours 18 minutes. Flights to London from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to London

The most flights from Johannesburg to London are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are Air Algerie, RwandAir and Lufthansa.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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