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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.R 7,226 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,226, select.

Johannesburg.R 7,555 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,555, select.

Johannesburg.R 7,579 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,579, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,097 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,097, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,170 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,170, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,213 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,213, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,294 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,294, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,411 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,411, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in January.

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

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

London to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 7,226
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	11 hrs
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	81

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

How much are return flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is R 9,485. 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.

How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

11 hours is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

American Airlines, Iberia and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

As of July 2025, there are 81 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

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 Johannesburg O.R. Tambo 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo with?

Currently, Lufthansa and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

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

Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to JNB start from 18:25 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Virgin Atlantic. In total, there are 30 weekly London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to JNB flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Johannesburg (and maybe even some other exciting corners of South Africa!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
Virgin Atlantic is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to JNB flights. A reliable 88.46% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and JNB include:
- Frankfurt Airport
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Zurich Airport

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

The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 7,226. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 9,485. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to JNB by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to JNB.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Consider booking a hotel close to JNB if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg

From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Johannesburg in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to JNB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of South Africa

Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.