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R5 495+ Cheap flights to London

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Nov 25 — Dec 21
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-8:45

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

20:05-21:35

1 stop23h 30m

R9 892

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

20:25-16:20

1 stop21h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

20:05-10:25

1 stop36h 20m

R9 946

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/12

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 15/1

13:50-7:05

1 stop15h 15m

R10 234

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 8/2

18:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

R10 450

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/12

23:55-17:00

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 19/1

20:25-22:00

1 stop23h 35m

R10 468

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Fri 28/2

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

R10 829

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/12

23:55-16:35

1 stop18h 40m

London City

Sun 19/1

18:10-22:00

1 stop25h 50m

R11 027

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

23:55-12:50

1 stop14h 55m

London City

Tue 4/2

18:15-15:35

2 stops19h 20m

R11 081

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

19:05-21:30

1 stop28h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 3/2

6:00-10:55

1 stop26h 55m

R11 207

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

10:00-6:45

1 stop22h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/1

20:55-8:35

1 stop33h 40m

R11 586

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SWISS
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  • 20/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Thu 5/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/126:00LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R9 964
Tue 19/1110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 26/1113:50LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11R10 036
Mon 23/1220:25JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 15mSWISS
Fri 31/117:10LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R10 144
Wed 25/1223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Sun 19/117:50LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/11R10 432
Tue 26/1120:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Tue 3/1218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R10 937
Wed 25/1223:55JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Sun 19/118:10LCY - JNB
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Deal found 19/11R11 027
Wed 25/1219:40JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Sun 19/119:35LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 25mAir France
Deal found 20/11R11 189
Wed 25/1220:25JNB - LCY
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Wed 22/19:25LCY - JNB
1 stop23h 00mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R12 108
Wed 4/121:15JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 13/111:45LHR - JNB
2 stops26h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R12 649
Sun 22/1219:35JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/129:15LCY - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 667
Thu 21/1121:15JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 25/1118:25LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R13 009
Wed 20/1116:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sat 23/1120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop17h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 19/11R13 207

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Travel insights for flights to London

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

When is the best time to book a flight to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to London. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to London?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to London takes 18 hours 45 minutes. Flights to London from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to London. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to London should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to London

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to London?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and SWISS.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R697

British Airways

British Airways

From R642

SWISS

SWISS

From R429

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R582

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing London, such as SWISS, Kenya Airways and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
805 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to London if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to London?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in London?

    London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost R400, while return flights cost around R759.

  • How much is a return flight to London?

    A return flight to London will typically cost around R1 003, however they can be found for as little as R105.

  • Where does the fastest flight to London depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to London, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does London Heathrow have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

    Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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