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£282+ 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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 September 2024.

Return from

£373

One-way from

£282

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£581
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • London to Johannesburg
21/11
  • 21/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • London to Johannesburg
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in September 2024

Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport in September & October 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to OR Tambo Airport in September and October 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 September 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Johannesburg in September and October 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 28/1010:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/1108:20JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9£381
Mon 7/1021:20LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mRwandAir
Sun 13/1016:00JNB - LHR
2 stops18h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 12/9£490
Sun 13/1015:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Sun 20/1021:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 12/9£508
Thu 19/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/918:50JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£536
Thu 24/1008:50LGW - JNB
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1021:45JNB - LGW
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£541
Tue 24/918:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 5/1017:00JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9£548
Thu 19/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Thu 26/923:15JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 12/9£555
Thu 19/920:45LCY - JNB
1 stop23h 35mKLM
Thu 26/923:15JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/9£581
Thu 10/1006:05LTN - JNB
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/1009:55JNB - LTN
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£614

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 1,006,798 searches and data were last updated on 13 September 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 28/1010:00LGW - JNB
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/1108:20JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9£381
Tue 26/1114:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Mon 2/1221:45JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 12/9£448
Mon 7/1021:20LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mRwandAir
Sun 13/1016:00JNB - LHR
2 stops18h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 12/9£490
Wed 27/1106:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 30mKLM
Tue 3/1223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/9£529
Mon 11/1117:35LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 40mAir France
Tue 26/1119:45JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mAir France
Deal found 11/9£535
Thu 19/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/918:50JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£536
Thu 24/1008:50LGW - JNB
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1021:45JNB - LGW
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£541
Tue 24/918:25LHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 5/1017:00JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9£548
Fri 6/1214:50LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mAustrian Airlines
Wed 25/1219:35JNB - LHR
2 stops16h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/9£549

Flights to OR Tambo Airport departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to OR Tambo Airport, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 September 2024.
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.
Sun 22/910:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/1023:00JNB - LGW
1 stop32h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9£475
Thu 19/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Thu 26/923:15JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/9£529
Fri 20/921:20LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sat 5/1017:20JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 11/9£531
Thu 19/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/918:50JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£536
Sun 22/918:25LHR - JNB
1 stop28h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 6/1010:45JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/9£562
Thu 19/920:45LCY - JNB
1 stop23h 35mKLM
Thu 26/923:15JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/9£581
Thu 19/907:45LCY - JNB
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 3/1001:15JNB - LCY
2 stops19h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9£618
Wed 18/921:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/908:15JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/9£626
Thu 19/919:45LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 35mAir France
Thu 26/923:15JNB - LHR
2 stops18h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/9£630

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 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 September 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.
Thu 21/1120:50LGW - JNB
3 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£282
Fri 22/1117:50LTN - JNB
3 stops59h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£286
Sat 2/1106:35STN - JNB
3 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£293
Wed 13/1108:30LCY - JNB
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£321
Mon 23/910:05LGW - JNB
1 stop33h 45mEmirates
Deal found 11/9£359
Sat 12/1007:30LHR - JNB
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£376
Thu 28/1114:50LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/9£376
Wed 18/921:20LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 12/9£379
Thu 19/915:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 12/9£387

Direct flights to OR Tambo Airport

Thu 27/222:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 15/319:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/9£657
Wed 13/1121:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 25/1122:05JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/9£658

Find flights to OR Tambo within your budget

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 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 September 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£373 - £553

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickJohannesburg OR Tambo

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 2/3

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

1 stop17h 05m

£373

London HeathrowJohannesburg OR Tambo

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 26/11

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/12

1 stop16h 50m

£448

London HeathrowJohannesburg OR Tambo

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 13/11

2 stops16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/11

1 stop15h 00m

£481

London HeathrowJohannesburg OR Tambo

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 2/2

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

1 stop14h 45m

£493

London HeathrowJohannesburg OR Tambo

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 28/10

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/11

1 stop14h 45m

£497

London HeathrowJohannesburg OR Tambo

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 18/1

2 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

1 stop13h 40m

£534

London HeathrowJohannesburg OR Tambo

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Mon 11/11

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/11

1 stop22h 50m

£535

London HeathrowJohannesburg OR Tambo

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 15/10

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/11

1 stop24h 30m

£539

London GatwickJohannesburg OR Tambo

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 13/11

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

1 stop28h 25m

£553

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Deals found on 12/9

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Travel insights for flights to OR Tambo

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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 6 September 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 43 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 15 hours 56 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 8 September 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, 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 (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to OR Tambo are SAUDIA, TAAG 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).

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 13 September 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg, such as RwandAir, Air France and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
1,364 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.7
Good
875 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
3,986 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 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 £39.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around £97, however they can be found for as little as £51.

  • 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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