Heathrow → Johannesburg flight delays
HEATHROW → JOHANNESBURG · all airlines · 2,190 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
17%of the time, by +69 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
83%
Delayed 3h+
1.1%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg when late
+69m
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When does HEATHROW → JOHANNESBURG run late?
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Delays peak in July (29% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → JOHANNESBURG?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltddelayed 9%
British Airways Plcdelayed 21%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Johannesburg flight delayed?
About 17% of HEATHROW → JOHANNESBURG flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 69 minutes when they do, based on 2,190 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → JOHANNESBURG?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, delayed 9% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → JOHANNESBURG?
July is the worst, with 29% of flights delayed, while February is the most reliable at 11%.
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