Cheap Flights Johannesburg – London from £221

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LON)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as £221 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to LHR on Sun, May 3), while Air Algerie offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £329 departing on Sat, Mar 28 and returning on Sat, Apr 4.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Johannesburg to London?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to London with the following airlines, including: British Airways Virgin Atlantic fastjet Qatar Airways easyJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LON)?

  It takes about 11 hours 20 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LON).

• When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to London?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to London is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Johannesburg to London?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to London. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA056 (19:56) Virgin Atlantic: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VS450 (22:14)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg to London?

  To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to London, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, May 3, with one-way flights priced at just £221.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is British Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for London travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to London to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to London is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Johannesburg to London?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to London on March 23, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at £222.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to London from Johannesburg?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in London, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Heathrow Airport (JNB-LHR) is by far the most common option on this route: London City Airport (LCY) London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Heathrow Airport (LHR) London Luton Airport (LTN) London Southend Airport (SEN) London Stansted Airport (STN).

• What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?

  The time difference between London and Johannesburg is 2h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Johannesburg to London?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.