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Cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration14 hoursFlights between London and Johannesburg take, on average, 14 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£339Cheapest price for a flight between London and Johannesburg found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Johannesburg

Destination airportO. R. Tambo International AirportFor the route from London to Johannesburg

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

Airlines flying this routeVirgin Atlantic, British AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Johannesburg

One-way average Price£635The average price for a flight London - Johannesburg at Opodo is £635, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Johannesburg when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Johannesburg

South African Airways

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22.11 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 5,635 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Flights from London to Johannesburg

Connecting London to Johannesburg flights operate via various international hubs.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly out of London Heathrow, while other routes include a stopover in Frankfurt, Paris or Addis Ababa.

Tickets start from £339.

Departing from London

Departures operate from three London airports:

London Heathrow (LHR): British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, 16 miles from the centre, accessible via the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line or National Express
London Gatwick (LGW): 29 miles from the centre, reached via the Gatwick Express, National Express or Megabus
London Stansted (STN): accessible via the Stansted Express or Terravision

Arriving in Johannesburg

Flights land at O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 13 miles from the city centre.

The Gautrain rail link provides a fast connection to central Johannesburg. Alternatively, private hire vehicles and express bus services are available, with the drive into the city taking approximately 24 minutes.

Entry requirements for Johannesburg

British citizens and many other nationalities can enter South Africa for tourism for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after your intended date of departure and have at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.

Visa-exempt foreign minors, including British citizens, are no longer required to present birth certificates. Check the latest requirements before departure to ensure all documentation is in order for a smooth entry at O. R. Tambo International Airport.

Things to do in Johannesburg

Known as the City of Gold, Johannesburg offers a mix of modern urban districts and significant historical sites. You can explore the upscale boutiques of Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square, or take a guided tour through the Soweto township to understand the city's complex past. For family days out, the Gold Reef City amusement park and the Apartheid Museum provide contrasting perspectives on local history, while the Lion & Safari Park offers a chance to see local wildlife near the metropolitan area.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Johannesburg?

When you fly from London to Johannesburg the average price is £635. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Johannesburg at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Johannesburg is 339 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

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

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Johannesburg are September, October and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Johannesburg?

The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Johannesburg.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Johannesburg?

The total flight time between London and Johannesburg is of around 14 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,635.48 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Johannesburg?

The main airport route flying between London and Johannesburg is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to O. R. Tambo International Airport(JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Johannesburg?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Johannesburg are:

British Airways.
Virgin Atlantic.

Kenya Airways

Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines

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