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$507+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$663
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$507
(SWISS)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,217
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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 December 18, 2024.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/292:05 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/197:40 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$691
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/292:05 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops17h 20mKLM
Tue 1/2811:55 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/18$744
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/318:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Fri 1/244:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 12/17$888
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/288:05 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Thu 1/3011:55 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops18h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$896
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:15 pmLHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 1/217:25 pmJNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$926
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:30 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops20h 05mLufthansa
Thu 1/1610:10 amJNB - LHR
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$1,079
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:35 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 1/141:15 amJNB - LHR
2 stops17h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,132
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:25 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines
Wed 3/267:35 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops16h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,142
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:45 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/157:05 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,146
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/308:15 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops35h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/172:35 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$1,159
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:00 amLHR - JNB
1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/249:55 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,193
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:35 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop35h 50mAir France
Mon 12/307:40 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Deal found 12/18$1,264

Find flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 1/20

1:50 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/14

11:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$663

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 3/5

11:45 am-10:55 am

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/22

1:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$665

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 2/15

8:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

4:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 30m

$674

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 1/2

6:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/22

7:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops17h 05m

$678

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 1/23

1:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/13

11:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$679

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 1/22

1:50 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/17

7:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop16h 10m

$688

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/10

7:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops16h 50m

$704

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 5/4

6:50 am-8:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/27

7:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$706

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 1/4

6:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/19

7:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$772

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 2/13

9:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/28

9:55 am-6:45 am

1 stop22h 50m

$794

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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.

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo

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

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

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 December 13, 2024.

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 78 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 $1,173). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow 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 December 18, 2024.

The most flights from LHR to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Kenya Airways, KLM and SWISS from London to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Foos service and pickup was quite slow and limited choices.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Foos service and pickup was quite slow and limited choices.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Foos service and pickup was quite slow and limited choices.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Foos service and pickup was quite slow and limited choices.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Foos service and pickup was quite slow and limited choices.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
668 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Foos service and pickup was quite slow and limited choices.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $665, Kenya Airways will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Kenya Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from RwandAir and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $674 and $678, respectively. Kenya Airways is 25% 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 ($507), Egyptair ($510), and Lufthansa ($517).

  • 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 China Eastern (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) or American Airlines (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 $872. On average you can expect to pay $2,253. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $632.

  • 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 $1,173). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$575Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EgyptairCheapest$587Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
RwandAirCheapest$595Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$615Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$640Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$648Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$662Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$683Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$730Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$871Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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