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$337+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to London (LON)

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LON
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London are usually found in February or January, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$452
(SWISS)

One-way from

$337
(Virgin Atlantic)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$690
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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 January 21, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/211:55 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Thu 2/202:25 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops29h 10mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$452
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1810:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Thu 2/273:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$465
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 1/2610:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/16:00 amLHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$466
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/211:55 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop14h 55mSWISS
Sun 2/95:45 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$470
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/197:35 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Wed 2/266:15 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$556
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2511:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Sun 6/16:30 amLHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 1/20$571
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:55 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Sun 3/236:10 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Deal found 1/20$594
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 5/77:00 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:20 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$609
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/27:30 pmJNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 2/910:30 pmLHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/20$665
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/77:35 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops27h 15mBrussels Airlines
Wed 2/196:50 amLHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/20$666
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 5/2611:00 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/319:00 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/29:15 pmJNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 2/209:15 pmLHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$675

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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 January 21, 2025.

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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

11:55 pm-8:15 am

2 stops34h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 2/20

2:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$452

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/18

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 2/27

3:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

$465

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/13

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/20

5:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 15m

$469

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

11:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 55m

London City

Sun 2/9

5:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 40m

$470

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

7:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 05m

London City

Wed 2/26

6:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop13h 15m

$556

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/25

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 6/1

6:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$571

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/13

11:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

London City

Sun 3/23

6:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$594

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

7:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop13h 15m

London City

Wed 5/21

7:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 00m

$609

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

7:30 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/9

10:30 pm-11:30 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$665

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/7

7:35 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/19

6:50 am-9:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

$666

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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 London in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-London 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 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 London

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

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

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London is 71 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 $1,137). 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 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 January 21, 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 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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

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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to LON 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 London by month

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

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

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa, KLM and Ethiopian Air from Johannesburg to London. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,599 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
665 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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 round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at $452. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $465 and $571, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $337 on Virgin Atlantic. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $343 and Turkish Airlines from $399 one-way.

  • 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 Finnair (90%), American Airlines (82%) or Iberia (82%) 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 $2,160, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $442. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), is priced around $466.

  • 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 $1,137). 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 London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to London. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$402Average$718FlexibilityNo 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$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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