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FAQ

When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Johannesburg based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £799.
How long is the flight from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB)?

It takes about 10 hours 58 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB)?

Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB): Iberia, American Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Finnair.
How many airports in Johannesburg (JNB)?

There are 2 airport(s) in Johannesburg (JNB): Lanseria International Airport and O. R. Tambo International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from London to Johannesburg

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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight from London to Johannesburg.

Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from London to Johannesburg over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Sat, May 10, with one-way flights priced at just £482.

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Flight Information from London to Johannesburg

Cheapest one-way flight price	£336
Cheapest return ticket price	£572
Off-season travel month	April
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	9,078.1km
Average flight time	10 hours 58 minutes
Popular airline	Emirates

Flights to Johannesburg from London

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Johannesburg, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Johannesburg for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious South African cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Johannesburg in just over 11 hours 5 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of South Africa. With prices starting from just £272, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Johannesburg and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Johannesburg

Finding cheap flights from London to Johannesburg is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Johannesburg

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Johannesburg, including British Airways, South African Airways

Flight time from London to Johannesburg

Flight from London to Johannesburg takes around 11 hours 5 mins in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Johannesburg

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Johannesburg You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Johannesburg The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Johannesburg The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Johannesburg You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Johannesburg Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.