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£347+ Cheap flights to OR Tambo

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to OR Tambo in 2025

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2025.

Return from

£485

One-way from

£347

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£658

Good round-trip deal

£687 or less

Good one-way deal

£747 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to OR Tambo Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to OR Tambo Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 April 2025.

Thu 5/610:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/608:20JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£485
Thu 12/607:05STN - JNB
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/617:50JNB - STN
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£485
Thu 8/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Sun 11/521:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 24/4£487
Sun 8/619:00LTN - JNB
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/617:50JNB - LTN
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£487
Mon 2/609:25LCY - JNB
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/617:50JNB - LCY
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£491
Sun 8/619:45LHR - JNB
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/617:50JNB - LHR
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£492
Mon 2/607:05LGW - JNB
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/617:50JNB - LGW
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£494
Mon 2/621:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Tue 17/616:50JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 24/4£494
Sat 1/1111:10LGW - JNB
1 stop26h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 19/1112:10JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/4£511
Mon 2/620:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Sun 8/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 25/4£512
Tue 24/605:20LGW - JNB
1 stop28h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/717:55JNB - LGW
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4£525
Wed 21/520:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Mon 26/523:15JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 15mKLM
Deal found 24/4£530

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 5/6

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

08:20-06:20

1 stop23h 00m

£485

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 12/6

07:05-08:45

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

17:50-20:45

2 stops27h 55m

£485

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

15:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

£487

LondonJohannesburg

LTN - JNB

LTNJNB

London Luton

Sun 8/6

19:00-07:30

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

17:50-10:45

2 stops17h 55m

£487

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 2/6

09:25-07:30

2 stops21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

17:50-12:30

2 stops19h 40m

£491

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 8/6

19:45-07:30

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

17:50-18:35

2 stops25h 45m

£492

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

16:50-09:00

1 stop17h 10m

£494

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

07:05-07:30

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

17:50-21:45

2 stops28h 55m

£494

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 4/9

11:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

17:00-06:50

1 stop14h 50m

£512

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

20:55-21:20

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

£512

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Best time to book a flight to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 22 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.

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from London to OR Tambo takes 15 hours 0 minutes. Flights to OR Tambo from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to OR Tambo

The most flights from London to OR Tambo are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The most popular airlines flying from London to OR Tambo are British Airways, RwandAir and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways

British Airways

From £815

RwandAir

RwandAir

From £599

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £685

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From £590

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to OR Tambo are TAAG, Ethiopian Air and Egyptair.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in OR Tambo ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit OR Tambo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

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).

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 26 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg, such as Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,208 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,586 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

FAQs about flying to OR Tambo

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, TAAG 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £34.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around £114, however they can be found for as little as £45.

  • 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 (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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

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