What percentage of Johannesburg to London flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Johannesburg to London accounted for 2.7% of all available flights. For those flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers typically encounter connecting flights on this route.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to London?

The typical direct flight time from Johannesburg to London is approximately 11 hours and 15 minutes. This covers a distance of 9096 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of about 18 hours and 15 minutes.

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to London flights?

Given that deals for flights from Johannesburg to London are historically frequent, setting a price alert is a beneficial strategy. This allows travelers to be notified when prices drop, potentially securing a more favorable fare. The route consistently shows price fluctuations that can be leveraged by alerts.

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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-20
JNB - London
91% AI deal score
$974
$616
Round trip
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JNB - London
90% AI deal score
$930
$616
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JNB - London
92% AI deal score
$1,110
$621
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JNB - London
92% AI deal score
$1,038
$622
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JNB - London
90% AI deal score
$892
$626
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JNB - London
90% AI deal score
$939
$626
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JNB - London
89% AI deal score
$815
$643
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JNB - London
89% AI deal score
$906
$663
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JNB - London
88% AI deal score
$816
$665
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JNB - London
87% AI deal score
$798
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Johannesburg to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to London

For flights from Johannesburg to London, 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $974–$1618, with a median of $1296. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to London are near the typical level, indicating a stable pricing environment.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $614. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $704, and April presents a median of $907. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to London takes about 11h 15m including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the total travel time. The route itself covers a significant distance of 9096 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect one or more connections when planning your trip from Johannesburg to London.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to London

Regular price: $888 - $1,470

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $888 to $1470. The current lowest deal is $606 with Air Algérie, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 6.

now $606

Low $888

High $1,470

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to LON is March, with a median price of $483. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1446. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $483

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,446

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to London

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LTN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,016

$738

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

KLM

$849

$748

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Rwandair Express

$960

$781

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Rwandair Express

$906

$718

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (STN)

Air Algérie

$918

$627

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Rwandair Express

$892

$690

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 9

$1,064 → $669

37%

15 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 20

$921 → $627

32%

13 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 20

$913 → $628

31%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$1,010 → $773

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to London

Johannesburg - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to London are near the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly at a median of $614.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London typically take 11h 15m, while connecting flights take 21h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights from Johannesburg to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to London appear frequently, with a deal cadence of 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to London.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$579

London main airports to arrive at

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport is a good option for flights to London, offering a balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$576

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$5,016

$2,521

Save $2,495

Air Algérie

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 09

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$17,422

$8,322

Save $9,100

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 19

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$16,630

$10,853

Save $5,777

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 19

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$16,405

$10,890

Save $5,515

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 07

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$16,749

$11,382

Save $5,367

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 03

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$16,953

$11,407

Save $5,546

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 24

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$17,648

$11,407

Save $6,241

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$2,578

$1,750

Save $828

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 26

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$3,717

$2,449

Save $1,268

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 08

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,025

$2,507

Save $1,518

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 09

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,018

$2,510

Save $1,508

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to London is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1173. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging around $1503. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days out were also higher, at an average of $1438, across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Johannesburg to London is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $974. The median price for this route during the same period was $1296. Prices above $1618 were observed in the higher quartile of fares.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to London, with a median price of $614. January also offered more affordable options, with a median price of $704. In contrast, the annual median price for this route was $1296, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Johannesburg to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to London

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to London

Regular price: $888 - $1,470

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $888 to $1470. The current lowest deal is $606 with Air Algérie, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 6.

now $606

Low $888

High $1,470

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to LON is March, with a median price of $483. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1446. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $483

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,446

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to London

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LTN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,016

$738

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

KLM

$849

$748

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Rwandair Express

$960

$781

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Rwandair Express

$906

$718

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (STN)

Air Algérie

$918

$627

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Rwandair Express

$892

$690

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 9

$1,064 → $669

37%

15 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 20

$921 → $627

32%

13 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 20

$913 → $628

31%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$1,010 → $773

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to London

Johannesburg - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to London are near the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly at a median of $614.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London typically take 11h 15m, while connecting flights take 21h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights from Johannesburg to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to London appear frequently, with a deal cadence of 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to London.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$579

London main airports to arrive at

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport is a good option for flights to London, offering a balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$576

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering a reliable alternative for London-bound travelers.

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,018

$2,510

Save $1,508

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to London

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to London

Johannesburg to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to London

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to London

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to London

Johannesburg - London route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Sep 30

Sep 30

Oct 09

Dec 19

Dec 19

Dec 07

Dec 03

Dec 24

Nov 26

Jan 26

Dec 08

Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to London?

How do I know if a Johannesburg to London flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London?

What percentage of Johannesburg to London flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to London?

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to London flights?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to London from other cities

Johannesburg to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to London

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to London

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to London

Johannesburg - London route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Sep 30

Sep 30

Oct 09

Dec 19

Dec 19

Dec 07

Dec 03

Dec 24

Nov 26

Jan 26

Dec 08

Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to London?

How do I know if a Johannesburg to London flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London?