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£386+ 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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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11 Sep — 18 Sep1
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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 12 August 2026.

Mon 28/915:35 -
1 stop14h 55m
Tue 27/1019:30 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 12/8£441
Thu 3/910:20 -
1 stop21h 25m
Wed 9/918:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/8£442
Tue 1/910:20 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 8/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 10/8£443
Sun 27/919:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Fri 2/1018:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/8£443
Sun 20/919:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Tue 6/1018:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 9/8£444
Mon 12/1010:20 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sun 15/1119:30 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 8/8£445
Tue 18/810:20 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 29/918:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/8£446
Tue 18/810:20 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 30/918:35 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 11/8£446
Sun 16/819:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Tue 22/918:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/8£447
Fri 14/819:45 -
1 stop35h 05m
Fri 4/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 11/8£448
Fri 14/819:45 -
1 stop35h 05m
Wed 23/918:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/8£449
Sun 20/919:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Sun 27/918:35 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 8/8£449

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 12 August 2026.

Return from

£441

One-way from

£386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£719

Good round-trip deal

£682 or less

Good one-way deal

£620 or less
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  • Condor
  • 2/9-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 20/10

16:00-10:30

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

20:45-13:30

1 stop17h 45m

£508

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Thu 24/9

15:15-13:25

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

08:20-14:35

2 stops31h 15m

£514

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Sat 17/10

08:00-13:25

2 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

14:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

£529

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Mon 19/10

07:55-13:25

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

14:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

£531

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

17:50-09:55

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

20:40-08:05

1 stop13h 25m

£535

LondonJohannesburg

LTN London Luton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LTNJNB

London Luton

Wed 2/9

06:10-08:20

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

09:45-19:25

2 stops34h 40m

£540

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 25/12

14:00-08:50

2 stops16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

20:40-12:30

1 stop17h 50m

£543

LondonJohannesburg

LHR London Heathrow - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 11/12

14:00-08:50

2 stops16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

20:40-12:30

1 stop17h 50m

£543

LondonJohannesburg

SEN London Southend - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SENJNB

London Southend

Wed 4/11

19:50-08:20

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

09:50-10:00

2 stops26h 10m

£560

LondonJohannesburg

LGW London Gatwick - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:30-06:30

1 stop17h 00m

£563

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

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from London to OR Tambo takes 14 hours 30 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 Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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, Virgin Atlantic and Ethiopian Air.

British Airways
British Airways
From £465
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £418
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £541
KLM
KLM
From £383

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to OR Tambo are Turkish Airlines, Condor and Air Algerie.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to OR Tambo?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 23 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.

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 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as Virgin Atlantic,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways. 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,025 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
319 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,159 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Condor
6.5
Okay
551 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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, Turkish Airlines 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 £26, while return flights cost around £53.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around £61, however they can be found for as little as £53.

  • 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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