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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to London from R5 272

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 London departing on 21/7. 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 London

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
10:10 - 13:05LGW-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R8 775Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, Jun 10
22:35 - 17:00JNB-LHR
19h 25m1 stop
21:15 - 13:05LHR-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
R9 199Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 20 - Thu, Jun 6
8:20 - 20:45JNB-LHR
13h 25m1 stop
16:25 - 6:30LHR-JNB
13h 05m1 stop
R9 936Lufthansa
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Sun, Oct 13 - Sat, Apr 26
8:20 - 22:40JNB-LHR
15h 20m1 stop
16:25 - 6:30LHR-JNB
13h 05m1 stop
R9 955Lufthansa
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Sun, Oct 13 - Sat, Apr 26
18:50 - 21:25JNB-LHR
27h 35m1 stop
6:30 - 21:20LHR-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
R10 526
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Thu, Jul 11 - Tue, Aug 20
16:00 - 9:05JNB-LHR
18h 05m2 stops
21:20 - 15:00LHR-JNB
16h 40m2 stops
R10 803RwandAir
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, May 29
23:00 - 13:30JNB-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
15:00 - 6:25LHR-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
R10 913Air Algerie
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Thu, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 25
19:00 - 7:40JNB-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
18:40 - 9:10LHR-JNB
13h 30m1 stop
R10 950
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 12
16:00 - 9:05JNB-LHR
18h 05m2 stops
21:20 - 13:50LHR-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
R11 005RwandAir
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Sun, May 26 - Fri, Jun 14
7:55 - 13:30JNB-LHR
30h 35m1 stop
15:00 - 6:25LHR-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
R11 245Air Algerie
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 13

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 one-way flights from Johannesburg to London.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to London cost R8 726 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 200.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Johannesburg to London, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 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 466 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is R14 471 and R14 213 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to London, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 56 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 cheapest one-way ticket from Johannesburg to London found on KAYAK was with Kenya Airways for R5 272. Ethiopian Air proposed a return connection from R8 775 and Lufthansa from R9 936.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg and London?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg to London.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg to London. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is British Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing R9 720. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

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

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg and land in London, 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?

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 272
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow 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.
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 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 R286 for a one-way ticket and R476 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 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, 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 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.
21/7Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
30h 30mJNB-LHR
R5 272
17/7Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 15mJNB-LHR
R5 420
22/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mJNB-LHR
R5 438
20/5Mon
1 stopSAUDIA
17h 20mJNB-LHR
R5 457
22/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mJNB-LHR
R5 475
18/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
18h 55mJNB-LHR
R5 770
3/6Mon
2 stops
28h 45mJNB-LHR
R6 194
23/5Thu
3 stops
32h 40mJNB-LHR
R6 452
18/7Thu
1 stopSWISS
22h 50mJNB-LCY
R6 507
17/7Wed
2 stopsSWISS
26h 55mJNB-LHR
R6 618

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to London

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.
13/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 30mJNB-LHR
18/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 05mLHR-JNB
R10 858
13/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 40mJNB-LHR
20/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 05mLHR-JNB
R10 895
13/5Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 00mJNB-LHR
18/5Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
R11 061
13/5Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 00mJNB-LHR
20/5Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
R11 079
12/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
13h 20mJNB-LHR
20/5Mon
multi-stopSWISS
25h 10mLHR-JNB
R12 130
12/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
13h 20mJNB-LHR
19/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
13h 30mLHR-JNB
R12 462
15/5Wed
multi-stopKLM
18h 00mJNB-LHR
12/6Wed
multi-stopKLM
13h 50mLHR-JNB
R12 830
13/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
24h 30mJNB-STN
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
22h 40mSTN-JNB
R13 181
13/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
18h 25mJNB-LGW
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
22h 05mLGW-JNB
R13 291
14/5Tue
multi-stopKLM
15h 35mJNB-LHR
18/5Sat
multi-stopKLM
25h 45mLHR-JNB
R13 605

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