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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 6:44 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 10:39 am.

The flight takes about 11h 19m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London takes 11h 19m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London range from $723 to $994, with an average of $836 over the past 12 months. Anything below $723 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of $836. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $528 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to $923 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $91–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $368, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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 $7:

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

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

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

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

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

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

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).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 47m.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $814 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $859, a difference of $45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 03m, compared with 14h 18m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 44m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.