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$309+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Heathrow (LHR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow are usually found in February or March, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$637
(SWISS)

One-way from

$309
(CheapOair)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$775

Good round-trip deal

$889 or less

Good one-way deal

$850 or less
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Fri 11/76:30 amLHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 9/11$636
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:15 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Sun 11/169:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Deal found 9/10$637
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1411:30 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Mon 9/228:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/10$638
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/109:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/311:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$640
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/109:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/17:20 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$645
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/49:45 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9$646
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/19:45 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$647
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/189:15 pmJNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/236:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$648
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/158:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9$650
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/229:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/297:20 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$654
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/157:20 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$656
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:35 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Wed 11/192:25 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/10$657

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Heathrow

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/31

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 25m

$640

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

9:50 am-6:45 pm

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/1

7:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 00m

$645

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

7:25 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop11h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/4

6:30 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$693

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

4:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/30

8:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$695

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/16

4:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/1

8:20 pm-2:20 am

1 stop28h 00m

$697

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

10:00 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/19

9:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$699

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

10:00 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 11/27

9:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$703

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

3:10 am-7:00 am

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/31

8:30 pm-2:20 am

1 stop27h 50m

$704

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/21

3:10 am-7:00 am

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 10/13

9:20 pm-2:20 am

1 stop28h 00m

$704

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/8

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

$309

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The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport trip
Airlines
British Airways

World Traveller Plus offers extra seat width and legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.


Club Suite business class features solo pods with a door for privacy on select aircraft.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Virgin Atlantic

Economy Delight offers extra legroom, priority boarding, and a free checked bag for long-haul flights.


Upper Class passengers enjoy lie-flat beds and a four-course meal on long-haul flights.

Read more about Virgin Atlanticby Blane Bachelor
Airports
JNB

Arrive at JNB 3 hours ahead to navigate potentially long security lines, ensuring you don't miss your flight.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
LHR

Take the Heathrow Express for the fastest route to central London, arriving at Paddington Station.

Read more about LHRby Ramsey Qubein
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on Virgin Atlantic

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LHR

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heathrow from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Atlantic from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport will take you 11h 10m. There are 5634 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London Heathrow Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from $393. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $424, and Etihad Airways, from $579. SWISS is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport are Delta (96%), China Eastern (93%) and WestJet (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is $574. On average you can expect to pay $2,271. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for $626.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$393Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$424Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$579Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$642Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
RwandAirCheapest$653Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$653Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$681Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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