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$321+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow are usually found in February or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday

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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 October 28, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:45 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Wed 11/54:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$619
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/910:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Sun 11/168:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$620
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 12/86:35 amLHR - JNB
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$625
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/248:50 amLHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/27$629
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:30 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/258:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$630
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:45 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$631
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/149:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/151:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/26$633
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Sun 11/2310:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Sun 11/308:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$636
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/293:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 1/258:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/28$638
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Mon 11/248:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/27$639
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/53:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Fri 11/218:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/27$640

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(Expedia)

One-way from

$321
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$739

Good round-trip deal

$798 or less

Good one-way deal

$843 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-London Heathrow flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Johannesburg OR Tambo-London Heathrow flights.
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow.

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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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/14

2:30 pm-6:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/25

8:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$632

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

9:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/4

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 25m

$633

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

9:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/17

8:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 30m

$635

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/24

11:59 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 06m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$645

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/24

11:59 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 06m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

9:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$646

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/8

5:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$646

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/8

7:35 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/17

6:30 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$651

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/8

7:35 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/24

9:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$651

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

9:30 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/16

4:35 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$653

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/9

7:40 pm-8:35 am

Nonstop10h 55m

$654

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 October 24, 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 80 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $389). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 October 28, 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 33% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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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 October 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, SWISS, 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.

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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  • 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 18h 05m. 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 $391. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $424, and Etihad Airways, from $587. SWISS is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $325 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $355 and Virgin Atlantic from $397 one-way.

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines (100%), China Eastern (95%) and Delta (95%).

  • 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 $474. On average you can expect to pay $2,373. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for $575.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $389). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Discover the top 6 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$391Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$424Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$587Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
RwandAirCheapest$609Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$653Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$681Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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