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Cheap Flights to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to OR Tambo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to OR Tambo

Mon, 2 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
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07:05 - 07:30STN-JNB
23h 25m2 stops
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17:50 - 20:35JNB-STN
27h 45m2 stops
Mon, 2 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
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07:05 - 07:30STN-JNB
23h 25m2 stops
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17:50 - 20:35JNB-STN
27h 45m2 stops
Mon, 9 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
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19:05 - 07:00LHR-JNB
10h 55mdirect
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19:25 - 05:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
£410British Airways
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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21:25 - 09:25LHR-JNB
11h 00mdirect
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19:25 - 05:35JNB-LHR
11h 10mdirect
£415British Airways
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Thu, 22 May - Fri, 30 May
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21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
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16:50 - 07:00JNB-LHR
15h 10m1 stop
£439RwandAir
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Mon, 9 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
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21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
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16:50 - 09:45JNB-LHR
17h 55m1 stop
£466RwandAir
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Mon, 2 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
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22:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
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20:40 - 06:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
£490Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 20 May - Mon, 26 May
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13:30 - 21:20BHX-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
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23:15 - 08:20JNB-BHX
34h 05m1 stop
£501KLM
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Sat, 17 May - Mon, 2 Jun
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06:00 - 21:20BHX-JNB
14h 20m1 stop
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23:15 - 19:45JNB-BHX
21h 30m1 stop
£502KLM
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Thu, 22 May - Sun, 25 May
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22:15 - 10:20LHR-JNB
11h 05mdirect
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20:40 - 06:45JNB-LHR
11h 05mdirect
£502Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

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

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from London, at £254 return. The most popular connection is from London to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £410 in the last 3 days.

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 March, where tickets cost £535 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £881 and £837 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of £552.

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 £690 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Johannesburg

Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£292
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (44% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport 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 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 Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from London, at £254 return. The most popular connection is from London to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £410 in the last 3 days.

  • 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 £756. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £541 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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £673. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £777 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to 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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 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 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 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 round-trip flights cost £742 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 £1,035.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 21 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Johannesburg from London Heathrow £1,418
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest 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.

Top 5 airlines flying to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1338 reviews
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
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Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025INL - AMS
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Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

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

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

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.

The whole experience was very disappointing. Drinks could have been served and offered more frequently. The seats were reasonable but considering I paid for premium economy, I felt cheated. I flew premium economy with Japanese Airlines ANA 5 years ago and their service was by far, superior. We had access to the club lounge, better seats and excellent service. Out of 10, I would rate the experience as 4. Everything felt cheap and the Airbus aircraft are far better and more comfortable

Hand bag was taken to be checked in at boarding gate

I couldn't get a vegan meal because I booked via kayak but everything else was lovely

Flight was okay however bags were left in London even though we had a 7 hour layover. Bags are yet to be confirmed to reach final destination. Horrible work.

Quiet and comfortable aircraft, pretty smooth flight. Very comfortable business class cabin with decent entertainment. Good service from the crew. All in all a good experience.

Very quiet aircraft, business class was spacious and comfortable. Very pleased with the service.

Why does a reputable airline like BA allow a miserable domestic airline like AA to operate its flights? There is no comparison between the two

When i booked my flight, my ticket shows that i have 2 pieces of luggage allowance. Once i got into the check in, i was informed that i needed to pay extra for my two suitcases, and was put into a very precarious situation, I had to pay close to £200 for my two suitcases and these were not extra burgages, I felt extremely disappointed. In case i never had the kind of money, it meant that i would have missed my flight

Boarding is a mess. They never check group # so lots of people crowding in. Comfortable seats this flight. I had an empty seat next to me, very convenient. Food was really not good, but I was starved. The pizza snack thing was horrible. Crew was grand. They really make it enjoyable.

Crew very helpful and friendly. Food is so so. Main meal is not always the best. Did have a choice of a snack part way which was either a cookie, corn snack, or similar. Second kind of meal was basically like a pizza pastry that really wasn’t a favorite but probably a European snack? Screens and selections of movies, tv and such were good. No WI-Fi unless you buy so no free texting or such on the long flight but I think that might be any overseas flight.

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