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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to London

20 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 11h 15m in the air, 5,636 mi (9,070 km). Tickets from $304, nonstop from $333.

Flights from Johannesburg to London

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Best fares from Johannesburg to London

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $304 8 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $333 8 December 2026, Virgin Atlantic Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $304

Johannesburg to London at a glance

flight time, from 11h 5m to 11h 25m
11h 15m
straight-line distance
5,636 mi (9,070 km)
flights a week
20
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
19:35 - 22:00
lowest price, with a connection, 8 December
$304
lowest nonstop price
$333
airlines
2

Johannesburg to London ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: December 2026, tickets from $304. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $391. The average across months is $361.

Johannesburg to London flight schedule

20 flights a week, 4 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
BA 56
British Airways
19:35 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
04:55 London Heathrow, terminal 5
11h 20m
Daily
Airbus A380-800
VS 450
Virgin Atlantic
21:40 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
06:55 London Heathrow, terminal 3
11h 15m
Daily
Airbus A350-1000
BA 54
British Airways
22:00 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
07:25 London Heathrow, terminal 5
11h 25m
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Boeing 787-900

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 14 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
VS 462
Virgin Atlantic
20:10 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
05:25 London Heathrow, terminal 3
11h 15m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
BA 56
British Airways
19:25 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
05:35 London Heathrow, terminal 5
11h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800
VS 450
Virgin Atlantic
20:15 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
06:20 London Heathrow, terminal 3
11h 5m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
BA 54
British Airways
21:15 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
07:30 London Heathrow, terminal 5
11h 15m
Seasonal
Boeing 777-300ER

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to London

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

British Airways13 a week Virgin Atlantic7 a week

Airports

Where flights from Johannesburg to London depart and land

Departure from Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International JNB

20 flights a week, terminal A, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in London

London Heathrow LHR

20 flights a week, terminals 3, 5, 14 mi (23 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit London

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +18° to +23° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +6° at night, with 11 rainy days.

Jan
+7° +2° 12 days
Feb
+10° +3° 11 days
Mar
+12° +4° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 8 days
May
+18° +9° 13 days
Jun
+22° +12° 8 days
Jul
+23° +14° 13 days
Aug
+23° +14° 7 days
Sep
+20° +12° 12 days
Oct
+16° +10° 13 days
Nov
+11° +6° 11 days
Dec
+9° +5° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to London?
A nonstop flight takes 11 hours 15 minutes on average, from 11h 5m to 11h 25m depending on the flight.
How far is London from Johannesburg?
5,636 mi (9,070 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg to London?
British Airways (13 a week) and Virgin Atlantic (7 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Johannesburg to London?
There are 20 a week, about 2.9 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Johannesburg to London?
The first departure is at 19:35 (BA56), the last at 22:00 (BA54). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to London?
December 2026: tickets from $304. The most expensive is November 2026, from $391.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Johannesburg to London?
8 December 2026 (Tuesday): from $304 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Johannesburg to London?
Virgin Atlantic: nonstop tickets from $333 on 8 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?
London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Johannesburg airport do flights to London leave from?
O.R. Tambo International (20 a week).