What percentage of London to Johannesburg flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.2% of flights from London to Johannesburg were direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the majority of journeys on this route typically involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight from London to Johannesburg has a median duration of 11 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 9076 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 17 hours and 55 minutes.

How often do London to Johannesburg flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the London to Johannesburg route experience frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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London to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Johannesburg

For cheap flights from London to Johannesburg, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $781. Following closely, March offers a median fare of $884, and May presents a median of $894. These months generally provide the best value for this route.

Fares for flights from London to Johannesburg typically range from $1019 to $1745, with a median price of $1353. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that favorable deals appear regularly.

When considering the journey from London to Johannesburg, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 4.2% of recent fares were for direct flights. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from London to Johannesburg takes approximately 11h 0m, including connections. For itineraries with connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 22h 40m, while direct flights from London to Johannesburg have a median duration of 11h 0m.

The distance between London and Johannesburg is approximately 9076 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance contributes to the overall travel time and fare structure for the route.

How much is a round trip from London to Johannesburg

Regular price: £636 - £1,530

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Johannesburg is 636 GBP to 1530 GBP. The current lowest deal is 467 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 7-Dec 20.

now £467

Low £636

High £1,530

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 $730. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1798. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from £730

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,798

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£609

£496

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£577

£505

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£582

£508

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£571

£509

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£574

£510

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Johannesburg

London (LHR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£661

£525

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£881 → £510

42%

18 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 24

£850 → £497

42%

17 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 23

£850 → £498

41%

17 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 24

£850 → £498

41%

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 at $1353.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 0m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 11h 0m, connecting flights take 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline offering direct flights from London to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Johannesburg, providing a budget-friendly option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~£415

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick offers flights to Johannesburg, providing another convenient option for your departure.

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

💸 Flights from ~£419

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers flights to Johannesburg, providing a major hub departure option for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~£468

London City (LCY)

London City offers flights to Johannesburg, providing a close-to-city departure option.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£521

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers flights to Johannesburg, providing an alternative departure point.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£628

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers flights to Johannesburg, providing another option for your departure from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£449

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£415

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

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

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours travel time).

💸 Flights from ~£611

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Nov 19

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$4,396

$2,397

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Nov 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$4,367

$2,432

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Nov 21

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$4,333

$2,432

Save $1,901

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Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$4,329

$2,445

Save $1,884

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

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Nov 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$4,333

$2,455

Save $1,878

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Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,164

$2,432

Save $1,732

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,163

$2,432

Save $1,731

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Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,164

$2,432

Save $1,732

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,236

$2,437

Save $1,799

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,180

$2,437

Save $1,743

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$4,205

$2,445

Save $1,760

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LGW

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Dec 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,980

$2,455

Save $1,525

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from London to Johannesburg are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During the trailing 90 days, the average price for this booking window was $1206. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1418, and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $1267.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from London to Johannesburg is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1019. The median price for this route during the same period was $1353. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $1745 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Johannesburg are April, March, and May. In April, the median price was $781, while March saw a median of $884, and May had a median of $894. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1353 for this route.

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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: £636 - £1,530

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Johannesburg is 636 GBP to 1530 GBP. The current lowest deal is 467 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 7-Dec 20.

now £467

Low £636

High £1,530

The cheapest time to fly from London to Johannesburg

April

Cheapest

Flights from £730

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,798

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£609

£496

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£577

£505

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£582

£508

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£571

£509

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Johannesburg

London (STN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£574

£510

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Johannesburg

London (LHR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Algérie

£661

£525

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£881 → £510

42%

18 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 24

£850 → £497

42%

17 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 23

£850 → £498

41%

17 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 24

£850 → £498

41%

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 at $1353.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 0m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 11h 0m, connecting flights take 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline offering direct flights from London to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Johannesburg, providing a budget-friendly option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~£415

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick offers flights to Johannesburg, providing another convenient option for your departure.

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

💸 Flights from ~£419

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers flights to Johannesburg, providing a major hub departure option for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~£468

London City (LCY)

London City offers flights to Johannesburg, providing a close-to-city departure option.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£521

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers flights to Johannesburg, providing an alternative departure point.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£628

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers flights to Johannesburg, providing another option for your departure from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£449

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£415

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

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

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,980

$2,455

Save $1,525

Kenya Airways

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

April offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 11h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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 16

Nov 21

Nov 12

Nov 19

Oct 20

Oct 29

Oct 24

Oct 06

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Dec 31

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

April offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 11h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Nov 19

Nov 16

Nov 21

Nov 12

Nov 19

Oct 20

Oct 29

Oct 24

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 22

Dec 31

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?