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LON — JNB
Oct 21 — Oct 281
Tue 10/21
Tue 10/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$666
(SWISS)

One-way from

$494
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$790

Good round-trip deal

$1,022 or less

Good one-way deal

$962 or less
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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 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:45 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/309:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/18$666
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:05 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Mon 11/108:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Deal found 9/19$668
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:00 amLGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/152:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/20$669
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:20 amLGW - JNB
1 stop22h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 5/301:15 amJNB - LGW
1 stop30h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/19$670
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/92:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/19$672
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/99:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Wed 11/198:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/19$674
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/1410:50 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop32h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/19$675
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/610:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/1410:50 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop32h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/19$676
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2110:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/19$679
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 11/107:10 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Mon 11/178:15 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 9/20$679
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2110:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/152:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/21$680
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Mon 11/36:40 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/410:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/19$680

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 21, 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

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 11/10

8:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

8:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$674

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 11/10

7:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

8:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop14h 20m

$679

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 10/2

10:10 am-3:55 am

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

2:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$696

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 11/3

8:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

8:15 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$703

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 11/2

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

11:00 pm-5:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

$711

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/28

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

11:00 pm-5:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

$711

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 10/30

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

11:00 pm-5:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

$711

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 10/26

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

11:00 pm-5:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

$711

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/28

10:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/22

2:30 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$720

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 1/21

6:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

8:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop14h 20m

$728

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 19, 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 $1,674). 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 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% 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 21, 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 24% 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 21, 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.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
37 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
7.4
Good
664 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
7,380 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
6.5
Okay
369 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as $696, SWISS can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London in 16h 45m. There are 5610 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 ($597) 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 most popular routes from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo, London Gatwick - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London City - Johannesburg OR Tambo as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $3,284, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $876. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $584.

  • 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 $1,674). 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 21, 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$668Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$683Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$700Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$796Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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