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$299+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to London (LON)

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JNB — LON
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to London

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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$650
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$299
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$856

Good round-trip deal

$881 or less

Good one-way deal

$612 or less
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON)
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London (LON).

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to London
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 August 14, 2025.

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Wed 10/19:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$650
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/149:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/229:45 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/14$651
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/911:30 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Thu 9/188:10 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 8/13$652
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 11/177:45 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops16h 20mBrussels Airlines
Mon 11/246:50 amLHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 8/13$653
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Mon 9/229:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/139:45 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/14$654
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/911:30 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Thu 9/258:10 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 8/13$656
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Mon 9/223:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop30h 50mRwandAir
Tue 9/309:20 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop28h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 8/14$656
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Wed 9/173:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop31h 35mRwandAir
Fri 11/78:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 8/14$663
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/18:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/14$665
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Wed 11/127:45 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/265:45 pmLCY - JNB
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$667
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/189:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$670
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/178:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Sun 11/306:00 amLHR - JNB
1 stop26h 30mSWISS
Deal found 8/13$671

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

9:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/10

8:55 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 25m

$650

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/22

9:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 35m

$651

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

London City

Thu 9/18

8:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$652

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop15h 16m

London City

Sun 2/8

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$652

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

7:45 pm-10:05 am

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/24

6:50 am-9:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

$653

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

7:45 pm-10:05 am

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/30

11:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops20h 25m

$653

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/22

3:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/30

9:20 pm-2:20 am

1 stop28h 00m

$656

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

London City

Fri 9/26

7:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$656

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:30 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

London City

Thu 9/25

8:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$656

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

7:45 pm-7:45 am

1 stop14h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/11

1:50 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 15m

$658

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

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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.

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.

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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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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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is 73 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 $1,097). 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 August 14, 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 37% 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to LON are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $599.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 20m.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, such as RwandAir, SWISS, and Virgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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 SWISS is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at $393. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at $438 and $540, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 China Eastern (95%), WestJet (95%) or Virgin Atlantic (95%) 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 $2,726, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $470. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), is priced around $702.

  • 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 $1,097). 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 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to London

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$393Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$438Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$540Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$579Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$642Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$643Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$653Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$681Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$777Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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