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Lufthansa

LCYJNB

01 Dec - 06 Jan

1 stop, 13h 15m

£655

a month ago

Lufthansa

LCYJNB

01 Dec - 06 Jan

1 stop, 13h 15m

£655

a month ago

Lufthansa

LCYJNB

01 Dec - 06 Jan

1 stop, 13h 15m

£655

a month ago

Flight prices to Johannesburg

This is how much people usually pay to fly to Johannesburg (return flight):

£640 – £647

£640

Cheap

£643

Average price

£647

Expensive

These are normal flight prices to Johannesburg. This means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. If you see prices higher than £647, it is probably an expensive flight. To find cheap flights for the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.

The price range is not that different (£640 – £647), so it is considered quite stable. Perhaps you can book when you are ready, but typically it’s best to buy the ticket 2-3 weeks before the departure.

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Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:

Lufthansa

In a few months

LCY

JNB

1 stop, 13h 15m

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9070 km

Distance

13h 15m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Johannesburg flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.

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Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Johannesburg with other routes:

Above average

Price per kilometer: 0.07 £ / km

Flight prices to Johannesburg (£640 – £647) are above average compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Johannesburg

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Johannesburg:

September

2025

Recently found flights

Return

One way

01 Dec (Mon) - 06 Jan (Tue)01 Dec (Mon) + nights

18:15

LCY

13h 15m

1 stop

07:30

JNB

07:50

JNB

22h 50m

1 stop

06:40

LHR

£655

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Direct flights to Johannesburg

We could not found any direct flights to Johannesburg from London. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (South Africa).

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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.

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Airports in Johannesburg and London

Johannesburg has 4 airports and London has 10 airports.

Johannesburg

London

Grand Central Airport (GCJ)

26 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

32 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

21 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

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Train

~30 min.

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Shuttle

~20 min.

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Subway

Rand Airport (QRA)

11 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Shuttle

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Which airport in Johannesburg is better?

The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is Rand Airport (QRA) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), trip will take 20 min.

The most popular airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The fastest option to get to the Johannesburg city center is to take the shuttle for about 20 minutes.

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Where to stay in Johannesburg

Find the right accommodation in Johannesburg with Avionero:

8.1

WeStay Westpoint Apartments

Corner West Road South & Grayston Drive Morningside

WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle

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Hoopoe Haven Guest House

206 2nd Road, Chartwell, Fourways

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms

7.5

Villa Vittoria Lodge

21 Melville Road

WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms

9.0

Grace Guest House

142 Curzon Road, Bryanston

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Mini Bar • Hair Dryer

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Apollo Hotel Johannesburg

158 Bram Fischer Drive

WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift

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Johannesburg guide

Johannesburg themes

This is what Johannesburg is known for:

Wine

Urbanism

Location

Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 9070 km away from London:

We support a search by themes. Instead of a destination, you can pick "Wine" or "Urbanism" and find all the best places to go.

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Johannesburg time zone

Johannesburg jest o 1 godzinę przed London, gdzie teraz jest 09:01

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09:01 (BST +1)

Time in Johannesburg right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 South African Rand equals 4.29 British Pound Sterling. 100 British Pound Sterling equals 2331.07 South African Rand.

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R100 = £4.29

Exchange rate

Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.

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Potentially dangerous

Air Quality

Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Johannesburg pros and cons

Planning a trip to Johannesburg? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:

Wed, 24 September

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+22°C

Rain

5 m/s

31 %

Thu, 25 September

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+19°C

Rain

6 m/s

53 %

Fri, 26 September

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+19°C

Rain

5 m/s

50 %

Sat, 27 September

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+15°C

Rain

6 m/s

63 %

Sun, 28 September

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+21°C

Rain

6 m/s

38 %

Mon, 29 September

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+20°C

Rain

6 m/s

52 %

Tue, 30 September

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+13°C

Rain

5 m/s

60 %

Wed, 01 October

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+16°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

29 %

Thu, 02 October

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+19°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

28 %

Fri, 03 October

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+22°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

21 %

Sat, 04 October

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+21°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

24 %

Sun, 05 October

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+23°C

Clear sky

5 m/s

26 %

Mon, 06 October

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+25°C

Few clouds

8 m/s

26 %

Tue, 07 October

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+25°C

Rain

8 m/s

32 %

Wed, 08 October

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+24°C

Rain

7 m/s

39 %

Thu, 09 October

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+22°C

Clear sky

7 m/s

32 %

How much does it cost to fly to Johannesburg?

Johannesburg prices compared to London:

Johannesburg is in average 53% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Clothing (-13%) and Utilities (-14%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

£8.69 vs £21.30

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

£43.47 vs £85.18

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McMeal at McDonalds

£4.35 vs £8.52

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Cappuccino (regular)

£2.01 vs £4.16

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

£1.08 vs £2.13

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

£0.86 vs £1.61

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

£1.14 vs £1.34

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

£1.03 vs £1.43

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Eggs (regular) (12)

£2.27 vs £3.15

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Local Cheese (1kg)

£8.42 vs £9.70

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

£5.35 vs £8.76

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Banana (1kg)

£1.62 vs £1.56

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

£5.43 vs £11.36

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

£1.47 vs £2.62

Johannesburg in average is 53% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Rent prices.

CO₂-e emission on the London – Johannesburg route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Johannesburg:

3833 kg3836 kg3838 kg

From 3833 kg to 3838 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the London to Johannesburg route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.

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~192 trees

are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on London – Johannesburg flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Johannesburg, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:

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FAQ

Flying to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Johannesburg?

The closest airport to Johannesburg is Rand Airport which is 11 km away. In total Johannesburg has 4 airports: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport.

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What is the distance to Johannesburg?

The distance to Johannesburg is 9070 km if you calculate it from London.

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How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

The average flight time to Johannesburg is 13h 15m if you are flying from London.

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How much is the flight to Johannesburg?

The average price for a return flight to Johannesburg is £320 – £683 if you fly from London.

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What is the weather in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg weather varies from +9°C in June to +20°C in January on average. Right now it is Rain and +22°C in Johannesburg.

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Are there any direct flights to Johannesburg?

No, there are no direct flights to Johannesburg if you are flying from London.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Johannesburg.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search

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We do not track you to raise prices

What our users are saying

Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024