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£352+ 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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to OR Tambo in 2026

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 14 January 2026.

Return from

£458

One-way from

£352

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£585

Good round-trip deal

£579 or less

Good one-way deal

£707 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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23/1
  • 23/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • London to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 January 2026.

Fri 16/106:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Sun 8/223:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 14/1£458
Thu 12/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1£458
Thu 22/117:35
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Air France
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
-
LHR
2 stops20h 21m
Air France
Deal found 13/1£458
Thu 16/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/414:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£459
Mon 9/320:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 23/303:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/1£459
Sun 14/610:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/714:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£460
Tue 20/111:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£460
Thu 30/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£461
Sat 28/206:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Sat 14/323:59
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 13/1£461
Wed 4/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/209:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1£461
Tue 3/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£462
Mon 23/218:55
LCY
-
JNB
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Wed 11/323:59
JNB
-
LCY
1 stop19h 21m
KLM
Deal found 13/1£462

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Locate flights to OR Tambo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 14 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£463

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

09:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

£463

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 22/2

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£463

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

21:45-08:20

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

09:50-15:05

1 stop30h 15m

£463

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 27/1

10:00-03:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£463

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

19:15-21:20

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

23:15-19:25

1 stop21h 10m

£469

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Wed 4/3

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:45-09:05

1 stop15h 20m

£473

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

10:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

14:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

£474

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 2/2

17:50-22:05

1 stop26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

23:59-17:20

1 stop19h 21m

£475

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 23/2

19:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:45-09:05

1 stop15h 20m

£475

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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 9 January 2026.

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 33 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 Wednesday, 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 RwandAir.

British Airways
British Airways
From £521
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £498
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £405
KLM
KLM
From £459

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 14 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.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
944 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
290 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,671 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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 £22, while return flights cost around £42.

  • 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 £42.

  • 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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