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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 678

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Fri 5/126:40 p.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/127:45 p.m.JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 1,006
Thu 4/124:30 p.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Thu 11/1210:10 a.m.JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,063
Fri 5/126:30 a.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Fri 26/1211:59 p.m.JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 01mKLM
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,125
Thu 4/122:25 p.m.LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Mon 8/128:15 p.m.JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 25mSWISS
Deal found 4/12C$ 1,160
Thu 4/122:25 p.m.LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Sun 7/128:15 p.m.JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 10mSWISS
Deal found 4/12C$ 1,162
Wed 24/124:30 p.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Tue 20/110:10 a.m.JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,188
Mon 8/122:15 p.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 22/1210:00 p.m.JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,224
Thu 25/125:30 p.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Tue 20/110:10 a.m.JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,241
Wed 3/128:15 p.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/128:20 a.m.JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,284
Mon 8/127:00 a.m.LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 30mSWISS
Sat 27/128:15 p.m.JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 10mSWISS
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,298
Wed 31/1210:00 p.m.LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEmirates
Wed 14/16:50 p.m.JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,315

Find flight deals from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 908

One-way from

C$ 682

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,726

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,138 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 31/1-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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  • SWISS
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 25m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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Heathrow

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

9:15 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

7:35 p.m.-4:55 a.m.

Nonstop11h 20m

C$ 1,052

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

8:40 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 35m

C$ 1,119

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

8:15 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

2:30 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 1,128

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

9:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

10:00 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 25m

C$ 1,135

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

9:30 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

10:00 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 25m

C$ 1,135

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

9:15 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

7:35 p.m.-4:55 a.m.

Nonstop11h 20m

C$ 1,136

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

6:30 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

10:00 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 25m

C$ 1,139

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

9:30 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:00 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop11h 25m

C$ 1,143

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

9:30 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

7:35 p.m.-4:55 a.m.

Nonstop11h 20m

C$ 1,143

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

8:15 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

2:30 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 1,162

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 833). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,093). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
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Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

María Victoria,Nov 2025

LHR - GRU

Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 15h. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 908. London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 9067 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,271 on this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are China Eastern (95%), Delta (95%) and WestJet (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally C$ 1,443, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 1,134. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay C$ 2,063 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 833). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,093). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,271AverageC$ 1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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