London to Johannesburg awards.
5,639 miles · ~11h 18m estimated flight time
About this route
Airlines serving both London and Johannesburg include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 13 more. Compare 2 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 25,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Points | 25,000 | 115,000 | — |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | 93,500 |
Published one-way award prices for LHR–JNB. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both LHR and JNB, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Virgin Atlantic
VS
Cathay Pacific
CX
Iberia
IB
Etihad Airways
EY
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
El Al
LY
Qantas
QF
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Turkish Airlines
TK
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
Best programs for this route
Virgin Points
Biz: 115,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Virgin Points offers the cheapest economy award at 25,000 points
- Best business class value: Avios (BA) at 99,000 points
- First class available from 93,500 points via Avios (BA)
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from London to Johannesburg?
The cheapest option is Virgin Points starting at 25,000 points in economy. Compare 2 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from London to Johannesburg with points?
Avios (BA) offers business class for 99,000 points one-way. Other options include Avios (BA) at 99,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for LHR to JNB?
You can book this route with Virgin Points and Avios (BA). Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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