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$326+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Heathrow (LHR)

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LHR
Jan 21 — Jan 281
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Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow are usually found in February or November, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$447
(SWISS)

One-way from

$326
(Virgin Atlantic)

Popular in

August

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February

Average price

$710
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/211:55 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Mon 2/177:30 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops24h 05mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$447
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 1/2610:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 6/49:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$455
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/107:35 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/245:10 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$471
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 1/277:40 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops17h 05mKLM
Mon 2/311:45 amLHR - JNB
2 stops19h 40mKLM
Deal found 1/15$609
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 5/142:30 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/209:00 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/16$642
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2911:55 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops23h 30mAir France
Sat 2/89:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops35h 00mAir France
Deal found 1/16$649
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/207:30 pmJNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 2/210:30 pmLHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/16$666
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/139:15 pmJNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 2/179:15 pmLHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$674
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 3/291:15 amJNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 4/225:10 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops21h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/16$701
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/24:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sun 3/98:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 1/16$719
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/297:35 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops16h 50mAustrian Airlines
Sat 2/89:05 amLHR - JNB
2 stops22h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/15$729
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/275:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/286:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$744

Find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow 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 January 16, 2025.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

11:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/17

7:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$447

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/26

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 6/4

9:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops22h 35m

$455

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/10

7:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops16h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/24

5:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 15m

$471

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/27

7:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops17h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

11:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops19h 40m

$609

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

2:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 5/20

9:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$642

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/29

11:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 2/8

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$649

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/13

7:25 pm-4:45 am

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 2/21

9:15 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$674

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/13

7:30 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 2/20

10:30 pm-11:30 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$689

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

1:15 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 4/22

5:10 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$701

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

4:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 3/9

8:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$719

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Heathrow in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heathrow from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Heathrow. 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 January 16, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, SWISS and British Airways from Johannesburg to London 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from $447. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $455, and KLM, from $609. SWISS is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $326 on Virgin Atlantic. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $343 and Turkish Airlines from $392 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport are Finnair (90%), American Airlines (82%) and Iberia (82%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport is $442. On average you can expect to pay $2,217. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for $400.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 OR Tambo to Heathrow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Heathrow. 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$402Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$446Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$471Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$579Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
RwandAirCheapest$596Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$610Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$703Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$724Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$737Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$796Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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