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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from London to Johannesburg were £359 for one-way flights and £466 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from London to Johannesburg & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
LHR
Destination airport IATA code
JNB
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£465
Average flight time
13 hours 1 min

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Johannesburg JNB Flight Information

Traveling From
London
Origin Airport IATA Code
LON
Traveling To
Johannesburg
Destination Airport IATA Code
JNB
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Saudia, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair
Distance
9073 km
Direct Flight Time
11 0
Flight Price
£466

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between London and Johannesburg?
Virgin Atlantic or British Airways? Or any of the other 2 airlines flying nonstop from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)? That’s what you’ll need to decide to book your seat. With this many alternatives, you’ll be able to find a carrier that jibes with your travel plans.
How long is a direct flight from London to Johannesburg?
Make sure you choose your favourite seat, because you’ll be in it for at least 10 hours and 55 minutes during this trip of 5,600 miles. But direct services between London and Johannesburg ordinarily take around 10 hours and 57 minutes.
What are the best airports for London to Johannesburg flights?
If you’re heading from London to Johannesburg, the most frequently flown routes are:

  • LHR to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 92 flights per week
  • London (LCY-London City) to Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 16 flights per week
  • LGW to Johannesburg Airport - 4 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from London to Johannesburg?
Every airline has different features. If you’re travelling from London to Johannesburg, choose your seat from one of the top six air carriers which operate on this route:

  • Qatar Airways with 91 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 60 flights every month.
  • KLM with 52 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 43 flights every month.
  • SWISS with 43 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 34 flights every month.

How many flights are there from London to Johannesburg?
You’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to travelling from London to Johannesburg. With some 13 flights operating each day, the time to escape is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between London to Johannesburg is January. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £466 and can rise to £527 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from London to Johannesburg  

Every day between London and Johannesburg, 11 flights from 6 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 11hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 9073 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from London to Johannesburg — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from London to Johannesburg to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from London to Johannesburg

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,077 reviews)
"First class"

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful, especially the guys in transportion and the bar. The front desk was very accommodating. The buffet was excellent each night. The electrical outages occurred in the daytime when i was going out, but could be a problem. The back-up generators ran most of the facility."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Sandton Sun and Towers

Sandton Sun and Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sandton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
"Hotel is beautiful"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024

Sandton Sun and Towers
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel

5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (889 reviews)
Excellent location.
"I was only in the hotel a few hours (11pm to 4am) but it was quiet, clean, and very comfortable. The proximity to the airport make this the perfect location for a short layover."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2024

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sandton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean rooms"

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2024

Garden Court Sandton City
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