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Cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £375

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — JNB
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or January, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£493

One-way from

£375

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£623

Good round-trip deal

£697 or less

Good one-way deal

£546 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • London to Johannesburg
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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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 5 February 2025.

Thu 1/509:40LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 30mEgyptair
Wed 7/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop35h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 4/2£493
Mon 24/310:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/422:50JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/2£496
Tue 4/320:25LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 35mKLM
Tue 11/323:55JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/2£499
Wed 5/318:55LCY - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Thu 13/319:40JNB - LCY
2 stops22h 55mKLM
Deal found 4/2£502
Tue 11/311:30LHR - JNB
1 stop19h 55mAir France
Wed 19/319:40JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Deal found 4/2£502
Thu 6/306:00LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 13/319:05JNB - LGW
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2£506
Mon 3/313:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Sun 16/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/2£509
Tue 11/313:55LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/309:55JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/2£511
Sun 23/217:25LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Sun 23/317:20JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/2£512
Thu 6/222:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 7/319:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/2£514
Thu 13/206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/319:40JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£516
Sun 9/206:10STN - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/219:40JNB - STN
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£519

Find flights from London to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

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LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

09:40-07:10

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:45-08:40

1 stop35h 55m

£493

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 24/3

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

22:50-06:20

1 stop32h 30m

£496

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 4/3

20:25-22:00

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

23:55-16:05

1 stop18h 10m

£499

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 5/3

18:55-22:00

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:40-16:35

2 stops22h 55m

£502

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

11:30-09:25

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

19:40-16:35

1 stop22h 55m

£502

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

06:00-10:45

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:05-16:00

1 stop22h 55m

£506

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

13:50-07:05

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

£509

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

13:55-08:35

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

09:55-06:45

1 stop22h 50m

£511

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 23/2

17:25-10:55

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

17:20-15:30

1 stop24h 10m

£512

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

11:30-09:25

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

23:55-13:50

1 stop15h 55m

£516

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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 return flight from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 5 February 2025.

When flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus 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 return from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 5 February 2025.

The most flights from LON to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 5 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from London to Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£493), Egyptair (£493), and KLM (£499) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Ethiopian Air is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are SWISS (£375), Lufthansa (£379), and Egyptair (£388).

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

    Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (89%), China Eastern (89%), Finnair( 75%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is £453. On average you can expect to pay £1,935. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for £499.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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

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TAAGCheapest£407Average£897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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SAUDIACheapest£421Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Air AlgerieCheapest£433Average£500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EgyptairCheapest£437Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£452Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£453Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£455Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£473Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£477Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£485Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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