Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Johannesburg typically takes around 11 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 32 hours 35 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Johannesburg, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 7 to 8 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg are operated by, among others, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Etihad Airways (via Abu Dhabi), British Airways (via Doha) and Emirates (via Dubai). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Johannesburg operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Johannesburg there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Johannesburg there are around 7 to 8 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Johannesburg depart?

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The earliest direct flight from London to Johannesburg usually departs at 18:30. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Johannesburg.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Johannesburg usually departs at 21:15. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Johannesburg, offers from Swiss, British Airways and Kenya Airways are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Johannesburg are most frequently searched for travel in July, December and March. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Johannesburg, departures on Tuesday, Friday and Thursday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London to Johannesburg, stays of 6, 14 and 15 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Johannesburg	Outbound 16/08/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, CAI) FR0115, MS0776, MS0839 20h 20min	Return 24/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0768, EK0015 27h 30min	Ryanair, Egyptair		£706
London Johannesburg	Outbound 12/12/26 2 Stopovers (IST, NBO) TK1930, TK0607, TK9436 25h 10min	Return 21/12/26 2 Stopovers (NBO, IST) TK9435, TK0608, TK1929 35h 05min	Turkish Airlines		£786
Best option London Johannesburg	Outbound 12/08/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH4231, LH0572 13h 05min	Return 25/08/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0573, LH4234 13h 40min	Lufthansa	?	£937
London Johannesburg	Outbound 12/12/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE4331, DE2288 19h 50min	Return 21/12/26 2 Stopovers (CPT, FRA) FA0111, DE2291, DE4330 21h 00min	Condor	?	£738
London Johannesburg	Outbound 09/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0062, EY0747 21h 50min	Return 22/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0768, EK0007 22h 00min	Etihad Airways		£755
London Johannesburg	Outbound 09/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0062, EY0747 21h 50min	Return 22/08/26 1 Stopover (KGL) WB0103, WB0710 28h 50min	Etihad Airways		£757
London Johannesburg	Outbound 09/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0062, EY0747 21h 50min	Return 22/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0768, EK0007 22h 00min	Etihad Airways		£761
London Johannesburg	Outbound 16/08/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0431, LX0282 23h 15min	Return 24/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0768, EK0011 22h 15min	Swiss International Air Lines		£782
London Johannesburg	Outbound 16/08/26 1 Stopover (NBO) KQ0109, KQ0760 22h 55min	Return 24/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0768, EK0011 22h 15min	Kenya Airways		£788
London Johannesburg	Outbound 12/12/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE4331, DE2288 19h 50min	Return 21/12/26 2 Stopovers (CPT, FRA) FA0111, DE2291, DE4330 21h 00min	Condor		£790

Outbound and return from	705,19 £GB
Flight duration	min. 11:00 / max. 11:20
Return flight duration	min. 11:10/ max. 11:35
Distance	9079 km
Flights per week	44
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
Destination country	Flights to South Africa
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - South Africa

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