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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 770

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — JNB
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 21 July 2026.

Tue 1/911:05 a.m.
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/98:45 a.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7C$ 1,013
Tue 1/96:30 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 30/98:45 a.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/7C$ 1,015
Mon 14/96:30 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/117:55 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/7C$ 1,021
Fri 18/93:00 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops16h 50m
Air Algerie
Sat 14/118:40 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/7C$ 1,028
Fri 11/122:00 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops16h 50m
Air Algerie
Sat 9/18:40 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 17/7C$ 1,030
Sun 16/83:00 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Air Algerie
Mon 28/98:00 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/7C$ 1,031
Tue 22/96:30 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/97:20 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 1,034
Wed 16/96:30 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/117:45 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/7C$ 1,035
Mon 14/96:30 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/97:20 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,038
Mon 31/85:15 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Wed 30/97:20 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 17/7C$ 1,039
Wed 2/91:35 p.m.
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/97:20 p.m.
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7C$ 1,049

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,007

One-way from

C$ 770

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,822
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 17/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

6:30 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 40m

C$ 1,175

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

11:20 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

5:55 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 45m

C$ 1,210

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 14/8

6:30 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

11:15 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop19h 35m

C$ 1,282

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 21/9

3:05 p.m.-9:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

9:15 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop11h 15m

C$ 1,346

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

3:05 p.m.-9:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

9:15 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop11h 15m

C$ 1,352

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 6/8

6:30 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

6:50 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

1 stop14h 05m

C$ 1,368

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

9:10 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

5:45 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop14h 35m

C$ 1,437

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

3:05 p.m.-9:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

9:15 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop11h 15m

C$ 1,531
Quickest round-trip

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 4/8

8:50 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

Nonstop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

8:15 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop11h 15m

C$ 1,568

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

3:05 p.m.-9:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

9:15 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop11h 15m

C$ 1,582

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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?

Booking 66 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$ 1,134). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,822). 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 21 July 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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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 21 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic and 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,124 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 13h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,282. London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 9067 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 646 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is British Airways, starting at C$ 1,119. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines (76%), China Eastern (76%) and Delta (76%).

  • 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$ 1,134). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,822). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Heathrow to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestC$ 646AverageC$ 1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,119AverageC$ 1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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