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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between $610 and $772 in June. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $575 on Multiple Airlines (Jun 3-Jun 11).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the last year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

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About 5% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 203 minutes.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights typically cost between $610 and $772 in June.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $575 on Multiple Airlines (Jun 3-Jun 11).

Question 6

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

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For as low as $698, Etihad Airways can have you in London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 14h 25m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London is about 5627 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at $540. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $556 and $567, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $248 on Virgin Atlantic. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $277 and Qatar Airways from $315 one-way.

Question 9

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

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 10

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of $428). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

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The most flights from JNB to LON are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Question 14

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

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London? While on average our users pay $2,401, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $470. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), is priced around $575.

Question 15

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London consider choosing American Airlines (91%), Finnair (91%) or Iberia (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

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When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or RwandAir as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 17

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

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When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to London?

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

Question 22

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

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

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$575 (Lufthansa)
One-way from	$304 (SmartFares)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$670
Good round-trip deal	$848 or less
Good one-way deal	$519 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
BudgetAir	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$540	Average$700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$556	Average$708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
SWISS	Cheapest$567	Average$790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$587	Average$666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
RwandAir	Cheapest$606	Average$746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$643	Average$883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
British Airways	Cheapest$681	Average$840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Emirates	Cheapest$764	Average$920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

How often are flights from Johannesburg to London delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to London flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to London flights?

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