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Cheapest return fare
£484
Overall average: £875
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£523
Typical prices: £604-£732
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Emirates offers 33-inch legroom in economy class.
Use the Gautrain from OR Tambo for secure transport.
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Cheap Flights to OR Tambo

 
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What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The flight route London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for £502. Also in the last 3 days, Manchester was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with one-way tickets at £337 and £484 return.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost £558 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £976 and £893 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of £553.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport £738 one-way - £678 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

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British Airways

Premium economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.


BA's Executive Club offers Avios points for flights and partner services.

Virgin Atlantic

Upper Class offers fully flat beds with plush bedding and direct aisle access.


Premium Class includes priority boarding and enhanced meal service for added comfort.

KLM

Premium Comfort includes SkyPriority security and two checked bags.


World Business Class features lay-flat seats with direct aisle access.

Ethiopian Air

Cloud Nine offers fully reclining seats and premium food service.


Ethiopian Airlines provides two checked bags of up to 23 kg each in economy.

RwandAir

Rwandair's A330s offer lie-flat seats in business class for added comfort.


Economy class offers hot meals on longer international flights.

Emirates

Emirates offers 33-inch legroom in economy, enhancing comfort on long flights.


Business Class includes chauffeur service and lounge access for a seamless journey.

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For safe travel from OR Tambo, use the Gautrain to Sandton or Marlboro, offering secure, reliable transport with 24-hour security and CCTV.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£337
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Johannesburg

When to book flights to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Johannesburg based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Are there any onsite hotels at OR Tambo Airport?

    Protea Airport Hotel Transit is a 4-star accommodation at the International Departures terminal (Terminal A) providing immediate check-in after your flight to Johannesburg and removing the hassle of dealing with public transportation. Airport City Lodge Hotel is another good accommodation located within the airport precincts while Inter-Continental Johannesburg situated not far from the airport entrance is also another option.

  • What’s the best way from OR Tambo Airport to downtown?

    Gautrain rapid transit operates daily rail service directly to downtown Johannesburg and there are five bus lines (Metrobus and Putco) that will connect you to the city centre twice daily (morning and evening) from outside the International Arrivals terminal. TTE Shuttles, Magic Bus coaches, taxis and car rental are also other options.

  • What are the food choices at OR Tambo Airport?

    Interested in something to eat while at OR Tambo Airport? In addition to Wimpy Restaurant and fast food favourite KFC in the Central Terminal Building there is also a Piece a Pizza Diner located before (landside) and after (airside) security at the International Terminal A while Nandos is located at the Domestic Terminal.

  • Are there any retail options at OR Tambo Airport?

    OR Tambo Airport is a virtual cornucopia of shopping options across a wide spectrum of services from Health & Beauty (The Body Shop and Link Pharmacy) to Duty Free (Big 5 Duty Free) to Art & Antiques (African Origins and Out of Africa) all of which can be found at Terminal A (International Terminal).

  • How can I fly direct to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    You can fly direct to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, from London Heathrow Airport when you fly with British Airways or with Virgin Atlantic. On most other flights from London airports or from other parts of the UK, your journey will involve at least one layover en route.

  • Do I need a visa to fly to Johannesburg?

    UK travellers flying to South Africa do not need a visa unless their stay will be longer than 90 days. You will need to have a valid British passport with at least 30 days of ongoing validity from the date you enter South Africa. It is also usually advisable to have at least six months of validity on your passport when you travel abroad.

  • What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The flight route London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for £502. Also in the last 3 days, Manchester was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with one-way tickets at £337 and £484 return.

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    Central Johannesburg is 13 miles away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs £787. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £573 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as £672. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are £751 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the morning, when flights cost £564 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £792.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow £3,374
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), otherwise known as OR Tambo Airport is the gateway to South Africa as well as the nation’s busiest airport and serves as the hub for several airlines including the national carrier South African Airways, South Africa Express in addition to the budget airlines Mango and Kulula.com.
  • If your flight to Johannesburg is just the beginning of your holidays in South Africa you should know that there are several private shuttles operating at OR Tambo Airport that provide airport transfer service to several districts and cities in the greater metropolitan area including Pretoria, Soweto and Gauteng.
  • Taking a flight to Johannesburg? You’ll be pleased to know there are several banks at OR Tambo Airport to expedite your cash advances, financial services and other foreign exchange transactions. American Express and ABSA Bank are in the Central Terminal Building while, Standard Bank and Travelex are located at the International Arrivals area.
  • Concerned about parking? Well you need not because OR Tambo Airport has 10 separate parking options including split level Parkades (P1, 2 and 3) as well as covered Short stay parking (P7 and P8) while P4, 5, 6 and 9 are reserved for Long term parking clientele. Valet parking is also another option should you prefer.
  • Fans of airport lounges will be happy to know that there are several located at OR Tambo Airport for your comfort and convenience including six Premium Lounges, four in the International Terminal and two in the Domestic Terminal. All are air-conditioned and provide a range of hospitality services including designated smoking areas.
  • The fastest flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, from the UK are direct flights from London. Direct flights usually take just under 11h regardless of which airline you fly with. If you want a flight with layovers, you can fly with SWISS or with Lufthansa from London Heathrow and reach your destination in around 13h with one layover in Europe. You can also fly from London with Egypt Air in around 15h with a changeover in Cairo.
  • Looking to reduce your carbon footprint when you travel? Flights with easyJet from London Luton Airport can decrease your carbon emissions by around 50%. This route involves a changeover in Amsterdam where you will continue your journey with KLM. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg with British Airways are also a good low-carbon option. Low-carbon flights are usually slightly more expensive than other routes.
  • Passengers on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, will find a wide range of car hire services available at the airport. Car hire pick-up points are located at the front entrance of Car Park 2 beside the Central and Domestic Terminals. If you plan to hire a car with kids, it is advisable to take a travel seat with you as hiring one at the airport can be extremely expensive.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to OR Tambo

 
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Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

2.0 MediocreAbisola, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

Everything, every step of the process, from check in, to boarding, to exiting the plane was organized, efficient, and orderly. Excellent experience!

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

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