What percentage of London to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg are not common. Historically, only 2.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from London to Johannesburg typically takes approximately 11 hours and 5 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight duration of 665 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, are considerably longer, with a median duration of 19 hours and 5 minutes, or 1145 minutes.

How often do London to Johannesburg flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the London to Johannesburg route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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London to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Johannesburg

For those looking for cheap flights from London to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $1090–$1525, with a median of $1295. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1135. Following closely are November, with a median of $1145, and April, with a median of $1154. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from London to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 2.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from London to Johannesburg takes approximately 11h 5m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, with connecting itineraries often extending the total travel time significantly compared to the non-stop flight time of 11h 5m.

The distance between London and Johannesburg is approximately 9076 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means flights will typically involve extended travel times.

How much is a round trip from London to Johannesburg

Regular price: £607 - £1,314

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Johannesburg is 607 GBP to 1314 GBP. The current lowest deal is 502 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Nov 17-Nov 23.

now £502

Low £607

High £1,314

The cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from London to Johannesburg is January, with a median price of $1133. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1618. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,133

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,618

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

£872

£641

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£708

£518

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Johannesburg

London (LHR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

£706

£581

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Johannesburg

London (LTN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£669

£528

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Europa

£716

£554

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Europa

£710

£554

One-way

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

19 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 26

£752 → £499

34%

25 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 29

£800 → £557

30%

13 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 22

£784 → £545

31%

22 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 31

£752 → £531

29%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January, November, and April offer lower prices

Historically, January ($1135), November ($1145), and April ($1154) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 11h 5m, while connecting flights average 29h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are most common

Only 2.2% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Virgin Atlantic provides direct flight options for the London to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from London to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~£471

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway to Johannesburg, offering convenient access for travelers from London.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£453

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$4,358

$2,486

Save $1,872

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$4,358

$2,486

Save $1,872

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$4,326

$2,509

Save $1,817

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$19,846

$12,537

Save $7,309

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$19,866

$12,542

Save $7,324

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,395

$2,839

Save $1,556

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,496

$2,841

Save $1,655

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,637

$2,856

Save $1,781

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,643

$3,027

Save $1,616

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$19,406

$12,537

Save $6,869

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$18,608

$12,537

Save $6,071

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from London to Johannesburg are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1311. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1817. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1515, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that 28-59 day window.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Johannesburg is considered to be $1090 or less. The median price for this route has been $1295. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of fares being $1525 or higher.

Historically, January has been one of the cheapest months to fly from London to Johannesburg, with a median price of $1135. November and April also offer competitive pricing, with median fares of $1145 and $1154 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1295, suggesting that these months provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

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London to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from London to Johannesburg

Regular price: £607 - £1,314

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Johannesburg is 607 GBP to 1314 GBP. The current lowest deal is 502 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Nov 17-Nov 23.

now £502

Low £607

High £1,314

The cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,133

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,618

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Condor Flugdienst

£872

£641

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£708

£518

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Johannesburg

London (LHR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

£706

£581

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Johannesburg

London (LTN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ryanair

£669

£528

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Europa

£716

£554

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Johannesburg

London (LGW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Europa

£710

£554

One-way

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

19 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 26

£752 → £499

34%

25 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 29

£800 → £557

30%

13 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 22

£784 → £545

31%

22 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 31

£752 → £531

29%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January, November, and April offer lower prices

Historically, January ($1135), November ($1145), and April ($1154) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 11h 5m, while connecting flights average 29h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are most common

Only 2.2% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Virgin Atlantic provides direct flight options for the London to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from London to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~£471

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway to Johannesburg, offering convenient access for travelers from London.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£453

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$18,608

$12,537

Save $6,071

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from London to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from London to Johannesburg

London to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from London to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from London to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Johannesburg

London - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January, November, and April offer lower prices

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Connecting flights are most common

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

London main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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Nov 07

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Nov 19

Dec 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How early should I book London to Johannesburg flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from London to Johannesburg?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Johannesburg?

What percentage of London to Johannesburg flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

How often do London to Johannesburg flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

London to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from London to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from London to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Johannesburg

London - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January, November, and April offer lower prices

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Connecting flights are most common

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

London main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 24

Nov 07

Nov 07

Nov 19

Dec 27

Dec 04

Nov 22

Nov 03

Nov 03

Nov 03

Dec 26

Dec 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How early should I book London to Johannesburg flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from London to Johannesburg?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Johannesburg?