What percentage of Johannesburg to London flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to London represent a small portion of the available options, accounting for approximately 2.7% of all flights. For journeys involving stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the vast majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one connection, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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, covering a distance of 9096 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, typically have a median duration of 18 hours and 15 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes when available.

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 recommended strategy. This allows you to monitor price fluctuations over time. With frequent price changes, an alert can help you identify and potentially secure a more favorable fare when it becomes available.

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Johannesburg to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to London

Right now, 8% of recent fares for flights from Johannesburg to London are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $974–$1618, with a median of $1296. Current fares are near the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to London.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London, you'll find that February stands out with a median fare of $614. January is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $704. Another favorable month for lower prices is April, where the median fare is $907.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to London takes about 11h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights, the median journey time is 21h 38m.

The route from Johannesburg to London is a long-haul journey, covering a significant distance of 9096 km. This substantial distance means that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only a small fraction, 2.7%, of recent fares are for direct flights from Johannesburg to London.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to London

Regular price: $900 - $1,724

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

The regular price range for this route is between $900 and $1724. The current lowest deal is $604 with Air Algérie, for travel from Aug 5-Aug 18.

now $604

Low $900

High $1,724

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to London 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

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to London

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

$1,013

$630

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

$1,019

$630

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

$1,011

$635

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Air France

$1,121

$711

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Air France

$1,151

$711

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$1,136

$712

One-way

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

20 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 3

$1,288 → $676

48%

22 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 5

$1,288 → $676

48%

22 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 10

$1,288 → $676

48%

18 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 25

$1,268 → $657

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to London

Johannesburg - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to London are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to London, with a median price of $483.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 15m

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to London takes 11h 15m, while connecting flights average 21h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to London are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Virgin Atlantic is one airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to London are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

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)

💸 Flights from ~$607

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights to London from Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$607

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity for London-bound travelers.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$777

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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$14,631

$8,068

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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 was around $1173. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1503, indicating that last-minute bookings can be considerably more expensive. For trips planned within a 90-day window, securing your flight within the 14-27 day range generally offers better value.

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 over the same period was $1296. Prices tend to increase significantly above this threshold, with 75% of prices observed at $1618 or higher. Therefore, aiming for a price below $974 can help ensure you are getting a competitive rate.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to London include February, with a median price of $614, and January, with a median price of $704. April also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $907. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $1296 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $900 - $1,724

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

The regular price range for this route is between $900 and $1724. The current lowest deal is $604 with Air Algérie, for travel from Aug 5-Aug 18.

now $604

Low $900

High $1,724

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to London

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

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

$1,013

$630

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

$1,019

$630

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

$1,011

$635

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Air France

$1,121

$711

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Air France

$1,151

$711

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - London

Johannesburg (JNB) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$1,136

$712

One-way

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

20 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 3

$1,288 → $676

48%

22 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 5

$1,288 → $676

48%

22 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 10

$1,288 → $676

48%

18 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 25

$1,268 → $657

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to London