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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to London from R5 178

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Heathrow departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to London.
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Heathrow

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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23:15 - 16:15JNB-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
15:25 - 8:10LHR-JNB
15h 45m1 stop
R9 505
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Wed, Jul 17 - Tue, Aug 27
23:15 - 17:50JNB-LHR
19h 35m1 stop
19:15 - 21:20LHR-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
R9 542KLM
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Sat, Jul 13 - Tue, Aug 20
14:30 - 9:05JNB-LHR
19h 35m1 stop
21:00 - 13:05LHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
R10 393Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
22:35 - 17:00JNB-LHR
19h 25m1 stop
21:15 - 13:05LHR-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
R10 522Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 20 - Thu, Jun 6
23:00 - 13:30JNB-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
15:00 - 6:25LHR-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
R10 744Air Algerie
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Thu, Jul 18 - Sun, Sep 15
19:00 - 17:05JNB-LHR
23h 05m2 stops
7:45 - 8:30LHR-JNB
23h 45m2 stops
R10 763Brussels Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Fri, May 31
16:00 - 9:05JNB-LHR
18h 05m2 stops
21:20 - 13:50LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
R10 781RwandAir
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sun, Sep 29
16:50 - 7:00JNB-LHR
15h 10m1 stop
21:20 - 15:00LHR-JNB
16h 40m2 stops
R10 800RwandAir
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Wed, Jul 17 - Mon, Sep 16
23:00 - 13:30JNB-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
15:00 - 6:25LHR-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
R11 336Air Algerie
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Aug 25
19:00 - 17:05JNB-LHR
23h 05m2 stops
11:05 - 8:30LHR-JNB
20h 25m2 stops
R11 983Brussels Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28

Flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport cost R8 754 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London Heathrow Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R13 220.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to London?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost R12 464 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is R15 220 and R14 517 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Johannesburg to London were found on KLM (R9 542) and Ethiopian Air (R10 393). SAUDIA proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R5 178.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Atlantic, with the best one-way deal found costing R12 083. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 14m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 6.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to London take?

Flying to London from Johannesburg requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 11h 05m.

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Cheapest flight

R5 178
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to London flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport was R280 for a one-way ticket and R514 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to London?

    There are 2 airports in Johannesburg (Johannesburg Lanseria and Johannesburg OR Tambo.) and only 1 airport in London (London Heathrow). The cheapest flights are generally found on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to London?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to London?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and London, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to London Heathrow?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to Heathrow, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Johannesburg

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 20mJNB-LHR
R5 178
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
18h 55mJNB-LHR
R5 326
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
21h 20mJNB-LHR
R5 381
19/5Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
30h 20mJNB-LHR
R5 492
18/7Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mJNB-LHR
R5 511
19/7Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 25mJNB-LHR
R5 640
17/5Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 50mJNB-LHR
R5 770
28/5Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 15mJNB-LHR
R5 899
17/9Tue
1 stopLufthansa
15h 20mJNB-LHR
R6 380
27/5Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 00mJNB-LHR
R7 120

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
8/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 35mJNB-LHR
21/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 05mLHR-JNB
R9 283
8/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 35mJNB-LHR
21/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 05mLHR-JNB
R9 505
10/5Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 30mJNB-LHR
30/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 50mLHR-JNB
R9 561
6/5Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 00mJNB-LHR
8/10Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 30mLHR-JNB
R10 800
7/5Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 20mJNB-LHR
18/5Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
R10 855
6/5Mon
multi-stopSWISS
16h 50mJNB-LHR
29/5Wed
multi-stopSWISS
25h 10mLHR-JNB
R11 392
8/5Wed
multi-stop
23h 05mJNB-LHR
15/5Wed
multi-stop
13h 30mLHR-JNB
R11 521
6/5Mon
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
23h 05mJNB-LHR
29/5Wed
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
20h 25mLHR-JNB
R11 613
6/5Mon
multi-stop
15h 40mJNB-LHR
29/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 25mLHR-JNB
R11 706
8/5Wed
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
23h 05mJNB-LHR
15/5Wed
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
20h 25mLHR-JNB
R12 039

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