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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$713	Lufthansa 1 stop 23 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg is currently $713
Cheapest one-way flight	$553	Lufthansa 1 stop 23 hr Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Johannesburg is currently $553
Cheapest nonstop flights	$933	British Airways Nonstop 12 hr Mon, Jun 22 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg is currently $933
Last-minute weekend getaway	$948	Ethiopian 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Johannesburg is currently $948
Cheapest business class flights	$2,674	Ethiopian 1 stop 17 hr Mon, Jul 13 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg is currently $2,674

Fastest flight	10 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Johannesburg takes 10 hr 55 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 London to Johannesburg is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $600–950
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $910–1,450

Popular airlines from London to Johannesburg

British Airways

Nonstop

from $933

Typical price: $840–1,700

14 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - JNB Every day
Virgin Atlantic

Nonstop

from $1,034

Typical price: $900–2,300

7 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - JNB Every day
Emirates

from $967

Typical price: $980–1,750

85 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - JNB Every day
SWISS

from $844

Typical price: $870–1,650

74 weekly connecting flights

LCY, LGW, LHR - JNB Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $986

Typical price: $890–2,100

64 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - JNB Every day
Air France

from $905

Typical price: $860–1,800

48 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - JNB Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from London to Johannesburg are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $600 to $950.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $713. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lufthansa from $553.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Johannesburg is $933, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Johannesburg is $1,034, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Johannesburg is $967, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest SWISS flight from London to Johannesburg is $844, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Johannesburg is $986, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Air France flight from London to Johannesburg is $905, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg starts at $713 from Sun, Jun 7 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $553 and departs on Fri, Jun 12.

10 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from London to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Johannesburg.
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 London to Johannesburg 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 London to Johannesburg.

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

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 85 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Johannesburg are:

Virgin Atlantic offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Virgin Atlantic flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
SWISS offers 74 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from London City Airport (LCY) , London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Turkish Airlines offers 64 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Air France offers 48 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $713. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lufthansa from $553.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Johannesburg is $933, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Johannesburg is $1,034, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Johannesburg is $967, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest SWISS flight from London to Johannesburg is $844, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Johannesburg is $986, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Air France flight from London to Johannesburg is $905, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.

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

There are 14 British Airways direct flights from London to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from London to Johannesburg 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 London and Johannesburg at price $948 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Johannesburg start at $933 from Mon, Jun 22 to Mon, Jul 6 with British Airways.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Johannesburg, 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 London and Johannesburg start at $2,674 from Mon, Jul 13 to Wed, Jul 29 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Johannesburg start at $713 from Sun, Jun 7 to Mon, Jun 22.

To book business class trips from London to Johannesburg, 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 London and Johannesburg starts at $948 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Johannesburg at price $948 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Johannesburg, 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.