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Cheap flights to OR Tambo from £281

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — JNB
8 May — 15 May1
1 adult
Wed 8/5
Wed 15/5

Flights to OR Tambo in 2024

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 898,761 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£597

Return from

£442

One-way from

£281
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Johannesburg
One-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to OR Tambo Airport in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 898,761 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Johannesburg in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Thu 9/518:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 27/512:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£490
Wed 5/618:25LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 19/612:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£491
Thu 9/518:25LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 23/512:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/5£492
Wed 15/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgypt Air
Sun 2/621:45JNB - LHR
1 stop35h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£493
Wed 5/618:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 11/612:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£494
Tue 21/518:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 4/617:00JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£495
Sun 12/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgypt Air
Sun 19/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£497
Fri 3/521:20LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mRwandAir
Wed 29/516:00JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 2/5£498
Wed 8/521:20LHR - JNB
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Sat 18/516:00JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 2/5£499

OR Tambo Airport 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for OR Tambo Airport in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 898,761 searches and data were last updated on 3 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 9/518:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 27/512:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£490
Wed 5/618:25LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 19/612:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£491
Thu 9/518:25LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 23/512:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/5£492
Wed 15/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgypt Air
Sun 2/621:45JNB - LHR
1 stop35h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£493
Wed 5/618:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 11/612:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£494
Tue 21/518:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 4/617:00JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5£495
Sun 12/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgypt Air
Sun 19/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£497
Wed 4/921:20LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mRwandAir
Wed 18/916:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 2/5£497
Tue 17/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sun 10/1116:00JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 2/5£498

Flights to OR Tambo Airport departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to OR Tambo Airport, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 898,761 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Johannesburg. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Fri 17/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgypt Air
Mon 20/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£442
Tue 14/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgypt Air
Wed 15/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£449
Fri 10/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgypt Air
Wed 15/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£458
Wed 8/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop34h 30mEgypt Air
Mon 20/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/5£459
Tue 7/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgypt Air
Wed 8/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/5£468
Mon 6/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 00mEgypt Air
Wed 22/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£471
Wed 8/522:10LHR - JNB
1 stop34h 30mEgypt Air
Fri 17/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/5£473
Tue 7/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgypt Air
Wed 15/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£475
Tue 14/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgypt Air
Mon 27/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop35h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 2/5£480

One-way flights to OR Tambo Airport

Explore one-way flight options to OR Tambo Airport for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 898,761 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Johannesburg. Users seeking round-trip flights to Johannesburg should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Sat 1/622:00LGW - JNB
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£281
Sat 1/622:00LGW - JNB
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£282
Tue 4/606:05LTN - JNB
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£287
Wed 15/516:25LTN - JNB
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£291
Tue 4/622:00LGW - JNB
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£294
Wed 8/516:25LTN - JNB
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£294
Fri 10/515:40STN - JNB
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£295
Fri 17/515:40STN - JNB
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£297
Wed 8/516:25LTN - JNB
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£297

Direct flights to OR Tambo Airport

Thu 20/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 8/718:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5£667
Thu 9/522:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 24/618:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5£673
Wed 19/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 25/718:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5£681
Thu 13/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 5/718:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5£682
Tue 11/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 27/618:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/5£683
Mon 17/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 30/618:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5£691
Mon 17/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 3/718:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5£692
Thu 13/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 5/718:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/5£699
Wed 5/622:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/618:55JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5£703

Average price of flights to OR Tambo Airport by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to OR Tambo is currently £291 while a return flight costs £493. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to OR Tambo (average of £704). Flying to OR Tambo in July will prove the most costly (average of £930). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£562

February

£603

March

£601

April

£597

May

£569

June

£596

July

£743

August

£659

September

£622

October

£633

November

£593

December

£675

Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to OR Tambo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 3 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg, such as RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.9
Good
1,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.9
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.8
Good
2,025 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.7
Good
4,444 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

After massive upgrades for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport is vastly different to the disorganised airport of only a few years ago. South Africa’s main hub and Africa’s busiest airport, it processes nearly 18 million passengers each year from destinations around the world and is the point of entry for nearly every visitor to South Africa.

Many flights to OR Tambo Airport come from other parts of Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, George, Maputo, Harare and Gabarone. However, there are also regular flights from major international destinations such as London, Paris, Cairo, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Athens, Mumbai, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Lisbon and Istanbul.

As the gateway to the wonders of South Africa, including nearby Kruger National Park and the historic townships of Alexandra and Soweto, Johannesburg’s improved airport gets high marks for service. The spacious terminals are perfectly adequate for a long stopover.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to OR Tambo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to OR Tambo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to OR Tambo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SAUDIA is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to OR Tambo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically cost £26, while return flights cost around £33.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around £95, however they can be found for as little as £41.

  • Where does the fastest flight to OR Tambo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport).

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