Cheap flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow.

Q: Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. You can fly non-stop from Johannesburg to London Heathrow with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Emirates. These airlines fly from Johannesburg to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

11 hrs 20 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to London Heathrow.

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28 nights in London, departing Johannesburg on 12 / Feb / 2025 with Air France (price found 47 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France
British Airways
KLM
Lufthansa
Turkish Airlines

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow.

Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic

You can fly non-stop from Johannesburg to London Heathrow with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

KLM
Kenya Airways
Lufthansa
Air France
Emirates

These airlines fly from Johannesburg to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

11 hrs 20 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to London Heathrow.

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12 / Feb / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Johannesburg/London Heathrow route. There are around 57 flights on any given week from the UK to London Heathrow and the cheapest month to fly right now is February.

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How to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to London Heathrow

Tips and advice from our flight experts

There are 11 airlines offering flights to London. The most direct route isn’t necessarily the cheapest – being flexible is key to finding the lowest airfare rates. For example, try searching by month to see the best time of the week to fly. The cheapest date is currently 12 / Feb / 2025.

You can use the filters on your search to see more flights and find cheaper rates – London has more than one airport. So if you don't need to fly into London Heathrow, it's worth checking your other options. The 9083 km flight usually takes about 15 hrs 30 mins.

You'll find that the cheapest flights There are 57 direct and indirect flights a week to London, so you should be able to find one that works for you. The most popular airlines are British Airways, Emirates & Qatar Airways.

You can expect accommodation prices to be higher at this time of year too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book everything in advance to avoid disappointment.