OR Tambo

$495+ Cheap flights from London (LON) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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LON — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or May, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from London to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$675
(oojo)

One-way from

$495
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$797

Good round-trip deal

$1,173 or less

Good one-way deal

$933 or less
From London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights from London to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1410:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/222:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$674
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1410:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/242:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$675
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/242:30 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$675
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/82:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$676
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:30 amLHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/29:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$676
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:00 amLGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/52:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$677
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/149:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$677
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 11/1610:00 amLGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/242:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$678
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/212:45 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/99:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9$678
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/288:50 amLHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/219:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$679
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:00 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Sun 9/219:45 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 9/9$680
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/79:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$681

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Customize your flight search to find flights from London 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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London

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OR Tambo

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Depart

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Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 9/22

10:10 am-3:55 am

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

2:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

$676

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 10/6

10:10 am-3:55 am

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

2:30 pm-5:10 am

1 stop16h 40m

$676

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 1/13

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

2:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$676

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 3/1

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

2:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$677

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/21

10:10 am-3:55 am

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

2:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$678

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 11/16

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

2:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$678

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 11/2

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

2:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$678

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 3/5

8:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

9:50 am-6:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$680

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 11/10

7:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

9:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$698

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

8:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$699

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
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Airports
LHR

Heathrow's strict security means long lines. Ensure all liquids are in one small bag to avoid delays.

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JNB

At JNB, arrange an airport transfer with your hotel for safety and convenience, avoiding unofficial taxis.

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Best time to book a flight from London to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 51 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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 LON to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 September 11, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from London to OR Tambo. 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from LON to JNB 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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of 1-stop itineraries from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $610.

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 25m.

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, and Kenya Airways from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

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.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

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.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

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.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

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.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

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.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

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

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

    For as low as $700, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London in 13h 20m. There are 5627 mi between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($550), Ethiopian Air ($556), and Egyptair ($599) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $495 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SWISS. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $496 and $518, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Delta (72%), China Eastern (70%) and WestJet (70%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? While on average our users pay $3,285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $906. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $580.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 London to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$550Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$556Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EgyptairCheapest$599Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$608Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
SWISSCheapest$630Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$646Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
RwandAirCheapest$657Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$683Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$700Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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