R5 365 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to London

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Cheap Flight Deals from Johannesburg to London

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to London 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.

Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to London

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to London.
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23:55 - 16:20JNB-LHR
18h 25m1 stop
20:15 - 7:05LHR-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
R7 023
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Sun, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 23
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
17:10 - 10:25LHR-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R7 079
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Sun, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 25
23:55 - 13:00JNB-LHR
15h 05m1 stop
20:05 - 21:35LHR-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R7 172SWISS
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 19
23:55 - 17:50JNB-LGW
19h 55m1 stop
18:40 - 10:25LGW-JNB
13h 45m1 stop
R7 172SWISS
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Sun, Feb 16 - Thu, Mar 20
19:30 - 4:50JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
22:30 - 11:30LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
R12 387Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 25
19:30 - 4:50JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
22:30 - 11:30LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
R12 406Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 5
19:25 - 4:45JNB-LHR
11h 20mdirect
18:25 - 7:30LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R12 574British Airways
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Sun, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 23
21:15 - 6:45JNB-LHR
11h 30mdirect
18:25 - 7:30LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
R12 592British Airways
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Sun, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 25
16:50 - 6:20JNB-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
20:30 - 14:20LHR-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
R13 188RwandAir
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Mon, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 18
16:50 - 6:20JNB-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
20:30 - 14:20LHR-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
R13 263RwandAir
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Flights from Johannesburg to London - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to London flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to London.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Johannesburg to London cost R12 540 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R12 540.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to London, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to London, 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 is February, where tickets cost R11 680 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 442 and R14 436 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg to London?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R26 908, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to London, you should book around 12 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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R5 365
Flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Johannesburg to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Johannesburg to London 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRApr 2024
This is a busy flight, be prepared to be sat near other passengers that haven't flown before.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRJan 2024
None really. It’s a long, but straight forward flight. If you can afford premium economy or better, do it for the comfort.

FAQs for booking flights from Johannesburg to London

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to London was R288 for a one-way ticket and R377 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, 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 travelers 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?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg to London

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

London to Johannesburg

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 1589 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,6Boarding
8,2Crew
6,7Entertainment
7,0Food
Airline reviews

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

8,0 ExcellentJulia, Dec 2024HKG - ZRH
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My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

We're talking about a short-haul in-country flight.. there is no confort, no food, just the bottle of water. The seats are squeezed like hell and I was in the back-end of the plane, with one spare row left for the crew and to store excess bags that could not fit in the overhead bin.. Speaking of carry-on, some passengers should be better screened as their bags were simply too big to fit in the overhead bins.. ! How can this happen, and it was an A310, with 2 columns of 3-seater rows.. There is a pseudo-Business class, which is simply a section in the front of the plane where the same seats are occupied only 2 out of 3, on each side, leaving more rooms for the passengers and their bags. That's it.

We are flying with Swiss for a long time but this time was terrible do to are flight cancellations we are in some bad hotel with out normal food

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

I like how professional, fast and good the whole experience was.

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

Crammed like sardines into the middle of the middle 4 seat row for an 11 hour flight was a terrible experience. No attempt made to help passengers sleep by dimming lights or shutting window shades. Small mediocre meals. Not enough good movies/TV options. Hopefully we will never have to do this again.

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

I barely made the flight. We had to take a bus to the plane and the plane smelled awfully of body odor. When the flight attendant walked by she smelled of body odor. It was incredibly uncomfortable.

Boarding was total chaos. They didn’t know what they were doing and taking bus to the airplane is like going back in time. The food is bad, portions are very small and we don’t get simple paper napkins! Is it really that bad?

The jollof rice and fried plantain. Communication could have been better.

No priority boarding for business class. Delays, seat 4D was inoperable, table was broken. Movie choices were limited. Staff tried hard. Very poor experience based on previous Lufthansa’s flights. This was Discovery $8,600 was too much for this level of service. We will go back to DELTA when ever we can

Very good- my first flight with Airbus A380/800. Some of the food was not tasty , however. Everything else was excellent- the crew, the comfort, the process.

The checkin process was horrid because of a rude staff, the crew pretty much ignored the request for a bottle of water soon after boarding. Not all the crew were bad, but there are certainly some bad apples in there.

Missed our flight to London and we were put on coach seats to Munich.

Seats were terribly uncomfortable! Couldn’t sleep! I paid for good seats when scheduled with Lufthansa, got crappy mid-section seats on Air Canada!

Cancelled flight, that morning! But got us on an Air Canada flight!

I like Cityflyer as a semi-stand alone part of BA but I dislike mainstream BA thoroughly. A budget airline with budget service but with normal flag carrier prices.

I liked having access to all the Harry Potter movies and the food was good. The staff was also excellent. The pillows and blankets could’ve been better as mine had stains when I arrived

The crew were professional and friendly. It was the most uncomfortable international flight I've ever flown. Crammed in passengers. No overhead space to put my bag. No leg room and unable to recline seat due to seats too close together so it upset passenger behind me! Upgrade price to get 2 inches of more space unreasonable.

BA have long since lost their way. They are a budget airline without the budget fares. Everything from booking to boarding to flying to arrival is just plain ordinary. I fly BA if the only alternative is Ryanair who are even worse. Otherwise we fly KLM or Lufthansa who are so much better.

An hour to check-in because they were not organizing the counter personnel well; they lost my baggage and after 48 hours they so not pick the phone, answer emails, and I still do not know how to claim my essentials (its purposely not their on their "help" page).

Courteous and warm. Good experience while traveling back with an infant.

Missed food service or not enough food available to serve the passengers. Very poor leg room in economy. Uncomfortable and old seats with some of the seat covers coming off. Lights, entertainment system and call buttons not working for an entire section of the flight between Del-Lhr. Very poor experience overall.

Boarding in Dallas was hell with extremely rude gate agents , especially a lady named Rajathi who was the epitome of rudeness with no compassion at all . She was horrible and I wonder why airlines have people like her on their roster who exude arrogance and haughtiness . Will probably not fly British Airwsys because of people like her .

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

Was very bad the cancel the flight after when we arrived to London

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