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$293+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to London (LON)

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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 London (LON). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$645
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$293
(SmartFares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$760

Good round-trip deal

$860 or less

Good one-way deal

$700 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/1110:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
mié. 11/191:30 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$644
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 7/259:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
jue. 8/219:30 amLHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12$645
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 6/1211:15 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop19h 05mKLM
vie. 9/57:45 amLCY - JNB
1 stop12h 50mKLM
Deal found 6/10$648
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/167:00 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
mié. 9/37:45 amLHR - JNB
2 stops23h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/10$650
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/127:00 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops38h 20mAustrian Airlines
mié. 6/256:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops25h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$651
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 10/2911:55 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 55mKLM
jue. 11/2711:45 amLHR - JNB
2 stops19h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/11$654
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/102:30 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
sáb. 11/228:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$655
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sáb. 6/214:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
mar. 6/249:20 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop17h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 6/12$657
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1210:05 pmJNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
mié. 11/199:15 pmLHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$675
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/99:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/248:05 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$693
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 6/167:35 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops23h 55mSWISS
dom. 9/78:55 amLHR - JNB
2 stops47h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$697
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/91:25 amJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 50mKenya Airways
vie. 10/3110:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12$725

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to London 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London that are best for you.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/11

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

mié. 11/19

1:30 pm-7:05 am

2 stops15h 35m

$644

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 7/25

9:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop27h 55m

London Heathrow

dom. 8/24

2:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 35m

$645

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/29

11:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

jue. 11/27

11:45 am-9:15 am

2 stops19h 30m

$654

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/10

2:30 pm-6:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

dom. 11/16

8:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$655

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/12

10:05 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop11h 30m

London Heathrow

mié. 11/19

9:15 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$675

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/9

7:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 35m

London Heathrow

sáb. 11/22

6:50 am-9:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

$676

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/11

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 20m

London Heathrow

lun. 11/17

6:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops49h 30m

$678

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 7/9

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

jue. 7/24

8:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops35h 15m

$693

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 7/24

4:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

jue. 8/21

9:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$709

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/9

1:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

London Heathrow

vie. 10/31

10:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops22h 55m

$725

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

World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service, ideal for more comfort.


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

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Virgin Atlantic

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


Upper Class provides lie-flat beds and a four-course meal for a VIP experience.

Read more about Virgin Atlanticby Blane Bachelor
Airports
JNB

Arrive 3 hours ahead at JNB due to long security lines. Limited lanes can cause delays, so plan accordingly.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
LHR

Take the Heathrow Express for the fastest route to central London. It connects to Paddington Station for easy onward travel.

Read more about LHRby Ramsey Qubein
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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

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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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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

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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

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Expert on JNB

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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 London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to London. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is 71 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of $661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to LON are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Johannesburg to London. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at $645. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Brussels Airlines and RwandAir, with the lowest prices starting at $650 and $657, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $293 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from $383 and British Airways from $426 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London consider choosing American Airlines (90%), Iberia (90%) or British Airways (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London? While on average our users pay $3,115, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $472. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), is priced around $604.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London (average of $661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to London. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$393Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$424Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$540Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$579Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$634Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$642Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$643Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$662Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$681Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$703Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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