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Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $520 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to $888 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $82–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London most commonly connect through:

• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 13% of one-stop connections

Kigali Intl (KGL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $795 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $845, a difference of $50. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 39 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London:

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 6:41 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 9:16 am.

The flight takes about 11h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $819. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London takes 11h 16m, covering 5,630 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $392, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 12m, compared with 14h 18m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 47m via London Heathrow (LHR).

London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London range from $712 to $973, with an average of $819 over the past 12 months. Anything below $712 counts as a good deal.