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Flight deals from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.$826 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
London.$865 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 20 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $865, select.
London.$865 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 20 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $865, select.
London.$870 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $870, select.
London.$880 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $880, select.
London.$912 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $912, select.
London.$919 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $919, select.
London.$928 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $928, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,973
May
from $865
Jun
from $880
Jul
from $1,208
Aug
from $928
Sep
from $1,072
Oct
from $1,075
Nov
from $954
Dec
from $1,067
Jan
from $919
Feb
from $870
Mar
from $954

Direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Heathrow.

Johannesburg to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$826
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time11 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week72

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow is $826. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow.
American Airlines, Iberia and British Airways fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow.
As of April 2025, there are 72 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to London Heathrow is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Monday, 28 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Heathrow but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer the cheapest flight tickets to London Heathrow.

Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours 15 minutes.

  • London is two hours behind Johannesburg and follows the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 58 O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, go for the 18:55 Virgin Atlantic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:15 with British Airways.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your JNB to LHR flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • British Airways offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.

  • British Airways is a leader in on-time performance for JNB to LHR flights, with 81.67% of its services landing on schedule.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between JNB and LHR:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • At the moment, $447 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $826. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from JNB to LHR by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from JNB to LHR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, data shows 77.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

  • From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.

When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to LHR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Johannesburg to London

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