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Find cheap one-way flights from London to Johannesburg starting at US$409.

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Cheapest airlines flights from London to Johannesburg

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Anadolujet Airlines
From US$338
Wizz Air
From US$357
Wizz Air Malta
From US$366
Sunexpress
From US$372
Wizz Air UK
From US$378
Jet2.com
From US$388
Vueling Airlines
From US$391
British Airways
From US$399
Saudia
From US$412
ITA Airways
From US$424
ANA airlines

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Find cheap flights from London to Johannesburg by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from London to Johannesburg.

  • Cheapest
    Wizz Air UK
    LTN
    16:25
    39h 10m
    2 transfer
    JNB
    08:35
    London Luton Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport
    Wed, May 15Wizz Air UK
    US$378
  • Wizz Air UK
    LGW
    22:00
    33h 35m
    2 transfer
    JNB
    08:35
    London Gatwick Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport
    Mon, Apr 29Wizz Air UK
    US$383
  • easyJet
    SEN
    16:55
    37h 15m
    2 transfer
    JNB
    07:10
    London Southend Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport
    Fri, May 17easyJet
    US$399
  • easyJet
    SEN
    16:55
    37h 15m
    2 transfer
    JNB
    07:10
    London Southend Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport
    Fri, May 17easyJet
    US$399
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Johannesburg based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $910.
  • How long does it take to fly from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 11 hours 3 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Johannesburg?

    • The distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport to downtown is about 20km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Lanseria International Airport to downtown is about 32km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB)?

    Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Johannesburg (JNB): American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia and Finnair.

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London to Johannesburg Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$408

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$749

Off-season for travel

January

Peak season for travel

July

Flight distance

9,078.1km

Average flight time

11 hours 3 minutes

Popular airline

Emirates

Read before Taking Flights from London to Johannesburg

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.