Cheap flights from Johannesburg to London from $723 HLA, JNB → LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN, STN
Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Southend Airport (SEN), Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest return found recently is $723 with RwandAir, 9 Dec – 31 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $723, 9 Dec to 31 Dec
- Usual return price
- $731 to $810
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $723 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $731 to $810.
Cheapest return found recently
$723
9 Dec – 31 Dec · RwandAir
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leaves 5:45 p.m. · Return leaves 8:30 p.m. · 30 h of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Kigali International Airport (KGL)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,017
9 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · British Airways
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leaves 7:35 p.m. · Return leaves 8:25 a.m. · 22 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$723 9 Dec – 31 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $633 to $748.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 27 Nov to 11 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 22-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
113 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec | $747 | RwandAir | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 1 Dec | $2,037 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 31 Dec | $723 | RwandAir | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 26 Dec | $757 | Kenya Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $828 | Ethiopian Airlines | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $726 | Ethiopian Airlines | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $723.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: RwandAir, Ethiopian Airlines, FlySafair, Kenya Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Johannesburg to London
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 9 Dec – 31 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Johannesburg to London?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $749 | $703 | +15% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $747 | $658 | +14% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $678 | $633 | +4% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $687 | $653 | +5% | 38 |
| 90–179 days | $653 | $651 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 180+ days | $719 | $719 | +10% | 7 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 Dec – 31 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to London?
The cheapest return found recently is $723 with RwandAir, 9 Dec to 31 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $731 to $810.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to London?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $723, 9 Dec to 31 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to London?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to London?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,017 with British Airways, 9 Dec to 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to London?
Between 27 Nov and 11 Jan 2027, RwandAir has the cheapest return on 2 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Ethiopian Airlines on 2 and FlySafair on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work