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Flights from Johannesburg to London

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR) take about 11h 51m (9,075 km). Virgin Atlantic and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $369 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to London

Carriers on JNB–LHR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Virgin Atlanticnonstop fare seen✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Johannesburg to London fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $338 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $328. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$46224 Oct 2026 · Virgin Atlantic	$395 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$3384 Nov 2026 · Virgin Atlantic	$328 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$48615 Dec 2026 · British Airways	$373 · 1 stop15 Dec 2026
May 2027	$55530 May 2027 · British Airways	$389 · 1 stop30 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $328 in November 2026, against $373 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to London, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to London flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to London?

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR) takes about 11h 51m, covering 9,075 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Johannesburg from London by air?

The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 9,075 km (5,639 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to London?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–LHR route include Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Johannesburg to London cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–LHR was $369 USD with Virgin Atlantic (nonstop), departing 6 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to London?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $328 one-way, against $395 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Johannesburg to London?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $355 with one stop against $369 nonstop, a saving of $14. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to UK?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter UK visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit London?

UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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