Flights Johannesburg → London
As of October 2026, economy flights from Johannesburg to London have a typical range GBP 619–1006, median GBP 759. Full range across all 248 offers: GBP 547–1245. We analyzed 248 offers from 15 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Johannesburg → London
Based on 248 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Johannesburg → London
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · GBP
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| RwandAir | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Brussels Airlines | — | — | — |
| Kenya Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Austrian Airlines | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | — | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | Included | GBP 65 | — |
| KLM | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| SWISS | Included | GBP 40 | — |
| South African Airways | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Johannesburg to London cost?
Based on 248 offers · October 2026
Johannesburg to London flights ranged from GBP 547 to GBP 1245 across 248 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 248 offers.
These 248 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between GBP 667 and GBP 845
What hidden fees do Johannesburg to London flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Johannesburg to London routes. The breakdown below is based on 248 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (GBP) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| WB | 10 | 1% |
| EY | 15 | 2% |
| LH | 36 | 6% |
| SN | 41 | 6% |
| KQ | 10 | 1% |
| OS | 45 | 7% |
| VS | 17 | 2% |
| EK | 20 | 3% |
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| ET | 10 | 1% |
| BA | 76 | 9% |
| KL | 47 | 5% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| LX | 52 | 5% |
| SA | 0 | 0% |
British Airways: base ~GBP 770 + fees GBP 76 = ~GBP 846 total. Rwandair: base ~GBP 845 + fees GBP 10 = ~GBP 855 total.
British Airways's GBP 76 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Rwandair's lower-fee model — the GBP 75 base difference shrinks to GBP 9 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Johannesburg to London?
15 airlines flew Johannesburg to London in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Lufthansa), fares ranged GBP 598–756 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (GBP) | Median (GBP) | Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lufthansa | 57 | 598–756 | 633 | 36 (6%) |
 Austrian | 10 | 605–696 | 636 | 45 (7%) |
 Brussels Airlines | 10 | 616–680 | 639 | 41 (6%) |
 Qatar Airways | 20 | 672–1005 | 772 | 20 (3%) |
 Emirates | 59 | 678–923 | 772 | 20 (3%) |
 Kenya Airways | 14 | 640–982 | 802 | 10 (1%) |
 Etihad Airways | 6 | 583–935 | 807 | 15 (2%) |
 Virgin Atlantic | 23 | 644–1076 | 822 | 17 (2%) |
 KLM | 5 | 831–1059 | 832 | 47 (6%) |
 British Airways | 19 | 808–1072 | 846 | 76 (9%) |
 Rwandair | 9 | 709–1005 | 855 | 10 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 12 | 832–1089 | 968 | 10 (1%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 2 | 846–1201 | 1023 | 10 (1%) |
 Swiss | 1 | — | 1063 | 52 (5%) |
 South African Airways | 1 | — | 1229 | 0 (0%) |
Where do the best Johannesburg → London prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Johannesburg to London flights
- Johannesburg–London had 248 offers analyzed. Median price: GBP 759.
- BA charges 7.8x more in ancillary fees than KQ — GBP 76 vs GBP 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced GBP 144 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was GBP 628. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Johannesburg to London cost?
- Based on 248 offers analyzed, Johannesburg to London flights range from GBP 547 to GBP 1245, with a median price of GBP 759. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Johannesburg to London flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add GBP 29 to the base fare on Johannesburg to London flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Johannesburg to London including all fees?
- Lufthansa has the lowest median fare on Johannesburg to London at GBP 633 (median across 57 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Johannesburg–London flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was GBP 628. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Johannesburg to London routes?
- Johannesburg to London has 15 airlines competing, creating a price range from GBP 547 to GBP 1245 across 248 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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