Flights from Pretoria to London: Connecting Only, Fares from ~R12,000

No Direct Flights — Connecting Routes Only

There are no non-stop flights between Pretoria (via OR Tambo International, JNB) and London (LHR/LGW). All options require at least one stop.

Typical Connecting Hubs & Airlines

AirlineCommon HubTypical Total Time
South African AirwaysDirect* (seasonal) / Johannesburg~11.5 hrs (if direct resumes)
British AirwaysJohannesburg → London (direct* seasonal)~11.5 hrs
EmiratesDubai (DXB)~13–15 hrs
Qatar AirwaysDoha (DOH)~13–15 hrs
Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa (ADD)~14–16 hrs
KLM / Air FranceAmsterdam (AMS) / Paris (CDG)~14–16 hrs
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)~14–16 hrs

*SAA and BA have operated seasonal direct JNB–LHR flights; check current schedules.

Estimated Fares (Round-Trip, Economy, 2024)

  • Low season (Jan–Mar, May–Jun): R12,000 – R18,000
  • High season (Jul–Aug, Dec): R18,000 – R30,000+
  • Business Class: R55,000 – R90,000+

Getting to OR Tambo (JNB) from Pretoria

  • Gautrain: ~45 min, ~R190 (Marlboro/Pretoria stations to airport)
  • Uber/Bolt: ~45–60 min, R400–R600
  • Airport Shuttle: Pre-booked, ~R350–R500
  • Metrorail + Bus: Cheaper but slower, not recommended for tourists with luggage
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