Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £674 to £1,138. The lowest price recently found on this route was £486.

Question 1

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from £674 to £1,138.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £486.

Question 2

How often are flights from London to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between London and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 120 minutes.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 4

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 00m.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 6

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Algiers (ALG) offer the lowest average return price of £466.

Question 7

What cabin class options are available on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 8

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 18m.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around £667 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London for as low as £633 on momondo.

Question 10

How many flights depart from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on average per week?

Accepted Answer

74 flights are operational weekly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Question 11

Can stopping save me money on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Question 12

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Virgin Atlantic have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 13

How have London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was £718. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £746. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 15

What is the cheapest London to Johannesburg OR Tambo flight route?

Accepted Answer

Fly from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best London - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

Question 16

How many flights depart from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on average per day?

Accepted Answer

10 flights are operational daily from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 18:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

Question 17

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Question 18

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 23% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as £554. Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around £770 per ticket.

Question 20

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and RwandAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from London is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around £544, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from London averaging around £544.

Question 22

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport were last updated today.

Question 23

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 24

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 25

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £421	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 287 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom £428	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 391 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £455	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,810 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,331 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £461	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,432 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,090 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom £464	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,504 reviews	Search Air France flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom £474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 37 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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