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$471+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/122:50 pm
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1910:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$604
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/108:15 pm
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/1710:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/20$606
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 3/38:15 pm
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/1210:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/22$607
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/56:00 am
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1210:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$611
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/39:05 am
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1210:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$612
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/106:40 pm
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1710:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$619
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/21:50 pm
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/1710:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/20$622
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/54:30 pm
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 00m
Lufthansa
Sun 3/810:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop23h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/19$633
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 3/38:15 pm
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/1010:10 am
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/22$634

Find flight deals from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 February 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$604
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$471
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$761

Good round-trip deal

$793 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,048 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo 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 February 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/10

6:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$619

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 3/11

6:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$619

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/16

8:30 pm-2:20 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

3:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop30h 50m

$709

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/10

9:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:35 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$785

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 3/12

7:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:35 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$789

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/9

6:30 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:35 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$792

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 5/26

7:00 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

7:25 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$810

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 5/18

9:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/3

7:25 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$827

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/16

9:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

2:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop16h 35m

$827

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 3/11

6:30 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

12:45 pm-6:15 am

1 stop19h 30m

$838

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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 Heathrow to OR Tambo in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $580). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $765). 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 LHR to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2026.

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

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

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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Ramsey Qubein

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Expert on JNB

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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Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated February 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, and Lufthansa from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.7

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
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.7

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
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
679 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.7

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
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,803 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.7

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,757 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.7

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
Egyptair
6.6
Okay
411 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.7

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like RwandAir and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 11h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 40m. London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 5634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $550, Etihad Airways will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $556 and $593, respectively. Etihad Airways is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are SWISS ($478), Etihad Airways ($487), and RwandAir ($513).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines (68%), China Eastern (68%) or Delta (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is $658. On average you can expect to pay $3,644. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $584.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to OR Tambo 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $580). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $765). 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 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo. 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 February 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$550Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$556Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$593Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EgyptairCheapest$615Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
RwandAirCheapest$630Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$633Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$640Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$733Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$763Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$798Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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