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Cheap flights to OR Tambo from £608

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DFW — JNB
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Flights to OR Tambo in 2024

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,181 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£655

Return from

£444

One-way from

£304
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Johannesburg
One-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to OR Tambo Airport in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,181 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Johannesburg in April and May 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sun 12/522:00JFK - JNB
3 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/504:00JNB - JFK
3 stops46h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£790
Sun 12/522:00JFK - JNB
3 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£803
Wed 8/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£842
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£882
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£933
Mon 13/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/517:25JNB - JFK
4 stops56h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£962
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/517:25JNB - JFK
4 stops56h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£990
Sun 26/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£996
Mon 6/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/517:25JNB - JFK
4 stops56h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£1,001

OR Tambo Airport 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for OR Tambo Airport in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,181 searches and data were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 12/522:00JFK - JNB
3 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/504:00JNB - JFK
3 stops46h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£790
Sun 12/522:00JFK - JNB
3 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£803
Wed 18/922:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 29/910:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£816
Sun 20/1022:00JFK - JNB
3 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/1004:00JNB - JFK
3 stops45h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£835
Wed 8/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£842
Fri 4/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 18/1017:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/4£852
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£882
Wed 25/922:00JFK - JNB
3 stops68h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/1023:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£925
Sat 17/822:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/923:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£930

Flights to OR Tambo Airport departing soon

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Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Johannesburg. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Sat 4/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£1,007
Mon 29/422:00JFK - JNB
4 stops55h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£1,012
Sat 4/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£1,036
Sat 4/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£1,047
Wed 1/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/504:00JNB - JFK
3 stops46h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£1,109
Mon 29/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/510:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£1,155
Wed 1/519:29LGA - JNB
2 stops42h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/515:05JNB - LGA
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£1,398
Thu 2/507:10MCI - JNB
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Sat 18/518:50JNB - MCI
2 stops33h 02mDelta
Deal found 24/4£1,407
Mon 29/411:20JFK - JNB
3 stops45h 40mRwandAir
Thu 9/503:10JNB - JFK
2 stops42h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 24/4£1,480

One-way flights to OR Tambo Airport

Explore one-way flight options to OR Tambo Airport for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,181 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Johannesburg. Users seeking round-trip flights to Johannesburg should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£608
Sat 10/822:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/4£638
Wed 14/822:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4£648
Wed 8/501:20JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 24/4£766
Wed 7/801:20JFK - JNB
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£769
Sat 4/500:20JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4£774
Sun 5/521:30JFK - JNB
3 stops59h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 24/4£818
Sun 19/521:30JFK - JNB
3 stops59h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 24/4£838
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
4 stops55h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4£931

Average price of flights to OR Tambo Airport by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to OR Tambo is currently £754 while a return flight costs £1,066. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to OR Tambo (average of £704). Flying to OR Tambo in July will prove the most costly (average of £930). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£566

February

£606

March

£604

April

£598

May

£567

June

£601

July

£747

August

£661

September

£626

October

£637

November

£598

December

£679

Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 44 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 25 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg, such as Lufthansa, Egypt Air and RwandAir. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.9
Good
1,628 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.9
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.8
Good
2,064 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

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, SAUDIA 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically cost £24, while return flights cost around £45.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around £110, however they can be found for as little as £56.

  • 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 Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport).

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