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$483+ Cheap flights from London (LON) 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.
LON — JNB
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or January, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$622
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$483
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$765

Good round-trip deal

$908 or less

Good one-way deal

$984 or less
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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 enero 21, 2025.

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.
dom. 5/410:10 amLGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
dom. 5/182:30 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$622
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.
jue. 5/17:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop36h 05mLufthansa
lun. 5/197:00 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$625
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/17:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKLM
lun. 5/1911:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 1/21$626
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.
mar. 2/45:35 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 2/127:40 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$631
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/1010:20 amLGW - JNB
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
mar. 3/257:10 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$633
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.
mié. 4/309:15 amLCY - JNB
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
lun. 5/197:00 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop22h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$638
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.
mié. 1/296:55 pmLCY - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKLM
mar. 2/1111:55 pmJNB - LCY
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Deal found 1/20$639
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.
lun. 2/36:45 pmLGW - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
vie. 2/1411:55 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$654
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/511:45 amLHR - JNB
2 stops21h 10mKenya Airways
sáb. 3/221:15 amJNB - LHR
1 stop16h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/21$654
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.
dom. 12/76:00 amLHR - JNB
1 stop26h 10mSWISS
mié. 12/248:25 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$655
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/188:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
mar. 2/254:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 1/21$662
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/148:50 amLGW - JNB
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/201:35 pmJNB - LGW
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$674

Find flights from London to OR Tambo within your budget

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 enero 21, 2025.

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

dom. 5/4

10:10 am-3:55 am

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/19

2:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

$622

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

jue. 5/1

7:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/19

7:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$625

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

jue. 5/1

7:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/19

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$626

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

mar. 2/4

5:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/12

7:40 pm-10:45 am

2 stops17h 05m

$631

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

lun. 3/10

10:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/25

7:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$633

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

mié. 4/30

9:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/19

7:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$638

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

lun. 2/3

5:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/12

11:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$639

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

lun. 2/3

6:45 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/14

11:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$654

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

mié. 3/5

11:45 am-10:55 am

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 3/22

1:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$654

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

mar. 2/18

8:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/25

4:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 30m

$662

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from London to OR Tambo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 London-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-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London-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-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 London to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from London to OR Tambo

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

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 22 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 $1,696). 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 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 enero 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 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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. Saturday at noon 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 enero 21, 2025.

The most flights from LON to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 enero 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways from London to Johannesburg. 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
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($622), Lufthansa ($625), and KLM ($626) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 28% 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?

    $483 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SWISS. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from $498 and $506, respectively.

  • 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 City - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Gatwick - 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 Virgin Atlantic (89%), China Eastern (88%) and Finnair (77%).

  • 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 $2,251, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $746. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $612.

  • 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 $1,696). 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 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$575Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EgyptairCheapest$587Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
RwandAirCheapest$595Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$616Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$622Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$641Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air FranceCheapest$646Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$649Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$662Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$683Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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