£355+ 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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to OR Tambo in 2026

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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 2 January 2026.

Wed 31/1218:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£487
Wed 31/1218:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£494
Wed 31/1217:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Sun 1/210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 31/12£498
Wed 31/1214:50LHR - JNB
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£505
Wed 31/1211:10LHR - JNB
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/120:15JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£515
Wed 31/1218:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Thu 5/220:15JNB - LHR
2 stops19h 25mSWISS
Deal found 31/12£519
Wed 31/1218:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
Tue 3/219:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 31/12£530
Wed 31/1218:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
Mon 2/219:45JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 31/12£533
Wed 31/1220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Tue 3/220:15JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Deal found 31/12£540
Wed 31/1218:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/219:45JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£543
Wed 31/1220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Mon 2/220:15JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Deal found 31/12£560
Wed 31/1217:40LCY - JNB
1 stop14h 50mSWISS
Fri 23/120:15JNB - LCY
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 31/12£576

Find flight deals to OR Tambo Airport

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2026, 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 2 January 2026.

Return from

£478

One-way from

£355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£591

Good round-trip deal

£588 or less

Good one-way deal

£730 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 13/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • London to Johannesburg
24/1
  • 24/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 19/1

17:45-10:30

1 stop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

20:15-08:40

1 stop14h 25m

£482

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 10/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

20:15-08:45

1 stop14h 30m

£482

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

14:00-08:30

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:30-12:30

1 stop16h 00m

£486

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:30-12:30

1 stop16h 00m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 8/3

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

20:55-08:20

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

09:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

£494

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

£497

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-07:25

Nonstop11h 25m

£497

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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 26 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 76 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 13 hours 55 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.

Weekly flight availability to OR Tambo

The most flights from London to OR Tambo are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to OR Tambo are Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

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 2 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as RwandAir, Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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, Etihad Airways 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 £25, while return flights cost around £49.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around £82, however they can be found for as little as £49.

  • 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 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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