£358+ 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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
11 janv. — 18 janv.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to OR Tambo in 2025

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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 12 décembre 2025.

mar. 30/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
mar. 20/116:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12£486
jeu. 11/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
mar. 23/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12£529
mer. 31/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
lun. 19/103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12£541
mer. 31/1216:40LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
mar. 20/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£551
jeu. 11/1206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
mar. 23/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£562
mer. 24/1213:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
mar. 20/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£565
mer. 24/1216:40LHR - JNB
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
dim. 18/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£572
mer. 31/1218:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
jeu. 22/119:35JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£580
jeu. 11/1211:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
mar. 23/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/12£586
jeu. 11/1211:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
jeu. 25/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/12£589
mer. 10/1219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
jeu. 11/1220:15JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/12£594
mer. 31/1217:25LHR - JNB
1 stop29h 00mKenya Airways
jeu. 22/112:05JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12£597

Find flight deals to OR Tambo Airport

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 12 décembre 2025.

Return from

£486

One-way from

£358

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£878

Good round-trip deal

£594 or less

Good one-way deal

£658 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • London to Johannesburg
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m 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 (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

dim. 22/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 7/3

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

£487

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

dim. 1/2

15:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 14/2

22:30-13:30

1 stop17h 00m

£488

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

lun. 2/2

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 15/2

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

£505

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

mar. 27/1

20:05-10:30

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 11/2

20:15-18:40

2 stops24h 25m

£515

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

dim. 15/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 15/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£518

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

mar. 24/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 8/3

19:45-09:15

1 stop15h 30m

£544

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

jeu. 29/1

10:00-13:05

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 14/2

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£547

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

lun. 23/2

10:00-13:05

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 7/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£547

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

mar. 24/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 6/3

23:00-05:40

1 stop32h 40m

£547

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

mar. 27/1

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 13/2

23:00-05:40

1 stop32h 40m

£547

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Best time to book a flight to OR Tambo

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Estimated return price
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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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 51 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 14 hours 59 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 Saturday at midday, 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 (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 Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa 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 12 décembre 2025.
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.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

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

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

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

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

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

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

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

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

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

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

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 £24, while return flights cost around £30.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around £314, however they can be found for as little as £30.

  • 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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