What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to London . At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 R602, while return flights cost around R297.

How much is a return flight to London?

A return flight to London will typically cost around R151, however they can be found for as little as R113.

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 5 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, Terminal 2 & Terminal 3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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Flights to London in 2025

Return from	R11 234
One-way from	R5 452
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 668

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2 total stops
49h 35m total
Johannesburg to London

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Fri 30/520:05LHR - JNB

1 stop36h 15mSWISS

Deal found 10/4R11 234

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1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Thu 8/516:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/4R11 311

Sat 10/514:30JNB - LGW

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1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R11 408

Mon 26/519:35JNB - LHR

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4R11 428

Tue 10/623:15JNB - LHR

1 stop18h 00mKLM

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1 stop25h 05mKLM

Deal found 10/4R11 661

Sun 25/519:35JNB - LGW

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

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1 stop13h 40mSWISS

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Sun 13/419:00JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 7/516:50JNB - LHR

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Thu 15/521:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 10/4R11 991

Mon 9/623:15JNB - LCY

1 stop20h 15mKLM

Tue 17/620:10LCY - JNB

1 stop24h 10mKLM

Deal found 10/4R12 165

Thu 8/519:35JNB - LCY

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Thu 15/519:20LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 00mSWISS

Deal found 10/4R12 340

Mon 14/419:00JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 10mLufthansa

Thu 8/58:45LCY - JNB

1 stop22h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 9/4R12 437

Mon 14/419:00JNB - LHR

2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines

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2 stops20h 30mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 11/4R12 495

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1 stop13h 20mSWISS

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1 stop36h 15mSWISS

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Sat 10/514:30JNB - LGW

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1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R11 408

Thu 8/519:35JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/515:30LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 10/623:15JNB - LHR

1 stop18h 00mKLM

Wed 18/619:15LHR - JNB

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Deal found 10/4R11 661

Wed 7/516:50JNB - LHR

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1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

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Sun 15/618:50JNB - LHR

1 stop14h 10mAir France

Mon 30/617:35LHR - JNB

1 stop13h 55mAir France

Deal found 10/4R12 417

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1 stop16h 00mKenya Airways

Wed 4/618:25LHR - JNB

1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/4R12 980

Wed 21/513:55JNB - LGW

1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 30/514:55LGW - JNB

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/4R12 999

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1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

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1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/4R13 252

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1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/4R13 271

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1 stop18h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 10/4R13 329

Mon 9/619:00JNB - LHR

2 stops26h 55mBrussels Airlines

Thu 19/611:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 10/4R13 853

Direct flights to London
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Wed 14/520:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

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Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

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Mon 28/721:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Wed 20/819:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/4R13 931

Last-minute flights to London
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Sun 13/419:00JNB - LHR

1 stop13h 40mLufthansa

Thu 8/516:30LHR - JNB

1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/4R11 311

Sun 13/419:00JNB - LCY

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/519:20LCY - JNB

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R11 855

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1 stop14h 10mLufthansa

Thu 8/58:45LCY - JNB

1 stop22h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 9/4R12 437

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2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines

Mon 28/411:05LHR - JNB

2 stops20h 30mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 11/4R12 495

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Mon 21/421:20LHR - JNB

1 stop16h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 10/4R15 405

Thu 17/423:15JNB - LCY

1 stop18h 25mKLM

Thu 1/519:00LCY - JNB

1 stop25h 20mKLM

Deal found 10/4R20 469

Thu 17/410:40JNB - LCY

2 stops23h 30mLufthansa

Thu 24/417:00LCY - JNB

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 11/4R20 857

Thu 17/419:35JNB - LHR

2 stops37h 40mSWISS

Fri 2/58:40LHR - JNB

1 stop23h 40mSWISS

Deal found 10/4R22 332

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Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 21/422:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/4R23 593

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1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 10/4R16 569

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Fri 25/48:30LTN - JNB

3 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R18 898

Fri 18/412:10JNB - LGW

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 25/47:30LGW - JNB

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R19 538

One-way flights to London
Search for one-way flight options to London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

Mon 16/613:55JNB - LGW

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/4R5 452

Wed 14/59:50JNB - LHR

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/4R5 743

Sun 6/79:50JNB - LGW

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4R6 228

Sun 15/620:40JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/4R6 442

Mon 16/69:50JNB - LHR

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R6 636

Wed 23/49:50JNB - LCY

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R6 674

Wed 14/513:55JNB - LTN

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R7 140

Wed 14/520:25JNB - STN

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R7 237

Sat 17/519:10JNB - STN

1 stop18h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/4R7 586

Sat 17/519:10JNB - LHR

1 stop20h 15mEmirates

Deal found 10/4R7 586

Wed 1/1013:25JNB - LGW

1 stop18h 55mEmirates

Deal found 10/4R7 586

Thu 1/516:50JNB - LHR

1 stop17h 55mRwandAir

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Wed 21/5

19:35-7:55

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London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

20:05-9:20

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JNB - LGW

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Sat 10/5

14:30-6:20

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Mon 26/5

10:10-3:55

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JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

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19:35-11:25

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JNBLHR

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Tue 10/6

23:15-16:15

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London Heathrow

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19:15-21:20

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R11 661

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

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Sun 25/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/6

18:40-9:20

1 stop13h 40m

R11 816

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

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Wed 21/5

19:35-8:50

1 stop14h 15m

London City

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17:00-8:35

1 stop14h 35m

R11 855

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

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Wed 7/5

16:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

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21:20-14:20

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R11 991

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

23:15-18:30

1 stop20h 15m

London City

Tue 17/6

20:10-21:20

1 stop24h 10m

R12 165

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

19:35-18:55

1 stop24h 20m

London City

Thu 15/5

19:20-9:20

1 stop13h 00m

R12 340

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

18:50-8:00

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

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17:35-8:30

1 stop13h 55m

R12 417

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Best time to book a flight to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London

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

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 17 hours 38 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?

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 British Airways, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways

From R642

SWISS

From R403

Virgin Atlantic

From R641

Lufthansa

From R446

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

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

Rainfall in London 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines servicing London, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 321 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 575 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 549 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 428 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

FAQs about flying to London

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 R602, while return flights cost around R297.
How much is a return flight to London?
A return flight to London will typically cost around R151, however they can be found for as little as R113.
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 5 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, Terminal 2 & Terminal 3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0,0 km away from London Heathrow).

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Read through reviews of airlines servicing London, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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