£359 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £359 for one-way flights and £446 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Austrian Airlines
Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£446 Return, just found
£446
Return
just found
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 24 Sep, priced at £446 just found
Austrian Airlines
Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£446 Return, just found
£446
Return
just found
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 24 Sep, priced at £446 just found
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 6 Oct
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£449 Return, found 1 day ago
£449
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 25 Aug from London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 6 Oct, priced at £449 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£449 Return, just found
£449
Return
just found
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 24 Sep, priced at £449 just found
Brussels Airlines
Sat, 13 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£455 Return, found 13 hours ago
£455
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Sat, 13 Sep from London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 22 Sep, priced at £455 found 13 hours ago
Austrian Airlines
Wed, 17 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£474 Return, just found
£474
Return
just found
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 17 Sep from London to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 7 Oct, priced at £474 just found
EGYPTAIR
Sat, 1 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£480 Return, found 1 hour ago
£480
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Sat, 1 Nov from London to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 14 Nov, priced at £480 found 1 hour ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 4 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£520 Return, just found
£520
Return
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 4 Nov from London to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at £520 just found
KLM
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£551 Return, just found
£551
Return
just found
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from London to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 24 Jan, priced at £551 just found
Air France
Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
£561 Return, found 4 hours ago
£561
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 16 Sep from London to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 7 Oct, priced at £561 found 4 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £437 - £593 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from London to Johannesburg route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, Air Mauritius, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Rwandair, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
£445
Distance
9020 km
Average flight time
11 hours 55 mins

Compare flights from London to Johannesburg easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from London to Johannesburg. Operating between them 10 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And American Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways fly direct, getting you to O.R. Tambo Intl. in just 10hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Heathrow to O.R. Tambo Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Heathrow (LHR) to O.R. Tambo Intl. (JNB)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from London to Johannesburg today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Heathrow to O.R. Tambo Intl. start at just £446 and range up to £561.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near London and Johannesburg
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your London to Johannesburg flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Heathrow to O.R. Tambo Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price listed for a round-trip journey from LHR to JNB was £446. Cheap tickets don't wait forever, so book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from London Heathrow to JNB?
We understand that things crop up unexpectedly, so we've made it as hassle-free as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Heathrow Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for LHR to Johannesburg Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)?
You'll have 9,100 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Hounslow to Kempton Park route. Dress in layers of comfy clothes and consider taking a neck pillow with you.
Which airlines fly direct from Heathrow Airport to JNB?
One airline that services the route from London Heathrow to Johannesburg Airport is British Airways (BA). It offers 60 monthly flights. After more options? Check out the fares with Virgin Atlantic (VS). This carrier offers 30 flights every month between these destinations.
Are London Heathrow to JNB flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from LHR to Johannesburg Airport at the last minute could save you some serious cash. However, it might cost you a whole lot more! If you'd rather not take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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