Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to London (JNB - LON)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to London and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$670	Lufthansa 1 stop 15 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to London is currently $670
Cheapest one-way flight	$336	Etihad 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to London is currently $336
Cheapest nonstop flights	$884	British Airways Nonstop 12 hr Mon, May 25 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Johannesburg to London is currently $884
Last-minute weekend getaway	$761	SWISS 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to London is currently $761
Cheapest business class flights	$2,470	Ethiopian 1 stop 33 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to London is currently $2,470

Fastest flight	11 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Johannesburg to London takes 11 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to London is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $550–730
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $750–1,150

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to London

British Airways

Nonstop

from $884

Typical price: $790–1,500

14 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - LHR Every day
Virgin Atlantic

Nonstop

from $901

Typical price: $870–2,050

7 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - LHR Every day
Emirates

from $840

Typical price: $810–1,450

87 weekly connecting flights

JNB - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
SWISS

from $772

Typical price: $800–1,600

80 weekly connecting flights

JNB - LCY, LGW, LHR Every day
KLM

from $1,029

Typical price: $750–1,650

62 weekly connecting flights

JNB - LCY, LHR Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $812

Typical price: $800–1,950

60 weekly connecting flights

JNB - LGW, LHR, STN Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to London

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $550 to $730.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to London recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $670. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $336.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Johannesburg to London is $884, flying from May 25 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from Johannesburg to London is $901, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to London is $840, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Johannesburg to London is $772, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
The cheapest KLM flight from Johannesburg to London is $1,029, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to London is $812, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to London starts at $670 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $336 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

11 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to London.

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 14 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 87 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to London are:

Virgin Atlantic offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Virgin Atlantic flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
SWISS offers 80 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY) , London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
KLM offers 62 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Turkish Airlines offers 60 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and London.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to London recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $670. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $336.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Johannesburg to London is $884, flying from May 25 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from Johannesburg to London is $901, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to London is $840, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Johannesburg to London is $772, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
The cheapest KLM flight from Johannesburg to London is $1,029, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to London is $812, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Johannesburg to London.

There are 14 British Airways direct flights from Johannesburg to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from Johannesburg to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and London at price $761 is offered by SWISS from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Johannesburg to London.

There are 14 British Airways direct flights from Johannesburg to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from Johannesburg to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Johannesburg to London on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johannesburg and London start at $884 from Mon, May 25 to Wed, Jun 10 with British Airways.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and London start at $2,470 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Aug 6 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and London start at $670 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 23.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and London starts at $761 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with SWISS.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and London at price $761 is offered by SWISS from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.