Flights from London to Johannesburg
Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 11h 51m. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $845 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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London → Johannesburg flights
Fares seen from $845 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: London to Johannesburg
London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 9,075 km, about 11h 51m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $845 with Virgin Atlantic (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $845 with Virgin Atlantic (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 2026; with connections it dropped to $498. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Johannesburg has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying London to Johannesburg
Carriers on LHR–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Best time to fly to Johannesburg
Based on weather and travel conditions in South Africa
South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link London (LHR) and Johannesburg (JNB), taking about 11h 51m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on LHR–JNB was $845 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Johannesburg, South Africa
Flights arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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