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September 7 - September 23

Cheapest

LGW - Johannesburg

$866

$561

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June 30 - July 17

Cheapest

LGW - Johannesburg

$830

$561

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September 24 - October 14

Cheapest

LGW - Johannesburg

$875

$561

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September 14 - September 27

LGW - Johannesburg

$871

$562

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September 16 - September 27

LGW - Johannesburg

$870

$563

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July 7 - July 15

Best

LGW - Johannesburg

$994

$563

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July 6 - July 21

Best

LGW - Johannesburg

$973

$563

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July 7 - July 17

Best

LGW - Johannesburg

$992

$563

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June 27 - July 14

Earliest

LGW - Johannesburg

$849

$563

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June 27 - July 21

Earliest

LGW - Johannesburg

$850

$563

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Insights for flights from London to Johannesburg

For cheap flights from London to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $942–$1676, with a median of $1252. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg? The data shows that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $781. Following closely are March, with a median of $884, and May, with a median of $894. These months offer better value compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from London to Johannesburg are connecting flights. Only 4.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from London to Johannesburg. For the remaining itineraries, most involve 2 connections to reach Johannesburg.

How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg? A typical journey from London to Johannesburg takes approximately 35h 0m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time rather than just the in-air flight time.

The distance between London and Johannesburg is approximately 9076 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from London to Johannesburg

Regular price: $765 - $1,396

Prices for flights from London to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Johannesburg is $765 to $1396. The current lowest deal is $561 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 7-Sep 23.

now $561

Low $765

High $1,396

The cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from London to Johannesburg is April, with a median price of $781. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1768. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $781

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,768

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Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

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Last-minute flights going from London to Johannesburg

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,003

$575

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

$998

$576

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

$851

$563

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

$871

$575

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,004

$577

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,013

$578

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Johannesburg

15 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 20

$1,243 → $699

44%

13 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 20

$1,242 → $699

44%

15 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 27

$1,242 → $699

44%

22 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 27

$1,240 → $699

44%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Johannesburg

London - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level.

Recent fares for London to Johannesburg are near the typical level of $1252.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $781.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 35h 0m.

Flights from London to Johannesburg typically take 35h 0m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 4.4% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights.

British Airways is an airline that offers direct flights from London to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from London to Johannesburg are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights from London to Johannesburg, with competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$561

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major international hub for flights from London to Johannesburg.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$765

London City (LCY)

London City offers a convenient departure point for flights from London to Johannesburg.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$847

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another departure choice for flights from London to Johannesburg.

📍 ~60 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$902

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is an option for flights from London to Johannesburg.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$757

Luton (LTN)

Luton is another airport to consider for flights from London to Johannesburg.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$765

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from London to Johannesburg.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$561

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Johannesburg from London.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$933

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is a useful alternative for Johannesburg, offering easier terminal navigation and faster check-in.

📍 ~29 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$933

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein is a major domestic hub with reliable scheduled services, offering good infrastructure and accessibility.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$729

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a reliable regional airport serving the eastern part of the country.

📍 ~350 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$747

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International is a domestic airport within reasonable driving distance for northern Gauteng travelers.

📍 ~270 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$811

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub with a wide variety of airlines and destinations.

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$710

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from London to Johannesburg have been found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1206. Booking 7-13 days out typically resulted in an average price of $1267, while booking 0-6 days before departure saw prices average $1418. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance typically resulted in higher average prices of $1677.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Johannesburg was considered to be $942 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1252. Prices typically ranged up to $1676 for the higher end of fares. These figures are based on historical pricing trends from the past 90 days.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Johannesburg, with a median price of $781. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $884. May followed closely with a median price of $894. The annual median price for this route typically stands at $1252, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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