How long is the flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

For as low as £534, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sheffield in 16h 35m. Sheffield and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 5785 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £285. Egyptair flights start at £290 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £334 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Before booking your flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, KLM or Qatar Airways.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SH9 to JNB?

When flying from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Wed 13/514:30

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Deal found 26/2£452

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Ethiopian Air

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1 stop19h 00m

Ethiopian Air

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Fri 20/314:30

JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Deal found 25/2£455

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Egyptair

Wed 11/321:45

JNB

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1 stop16h 45m

Egyptair

Deal found 24/2£456

Thu 26/218:30

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2 stops16h 35m

Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

Deal found 23/2£458

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Deal found 25/2£459

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1 stop15h 40m

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JNB

MAN

1 stop16h 45m

Egyptair

Deal found 24/2£460

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Deal found 26/2£461

Mon 20/418:30

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Mon 27/414:30

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Deal found 26/2£465

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Mon 11/514:30

JNB

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Deal found 25/2£469

Sun 19/418:30

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Deal found 25/2£469

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Round-trip from	£452
One-way from	£342
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Average price	£556

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36h 35m total
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Wed 11/3

18:30-13:05

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Sun 15/3

14:30-07:30

2 stops19h 00m

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23:30-10:30

1 stop34h 00m

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Tue 21/4

13:30-16:30

2 stops28h 00m

£651

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Manchester

Wed 18/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

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Sun 5/4

05:30-08:30

3 stops28h 00m

£677

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Wed 11/3

22:25-10:50

1 stop34h 25m

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Sun 15/3

19:05-15:50

1 stop22h 45m

£686

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Manchester

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13:45-21:20

1 stop30h 35m

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Mon 13/4

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

£753

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MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Wed 11/3

09:50-08:40

2 stops20h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

13:45-06:00

1 stop18h 15m

£861

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Manchester

Sun 8/3

18:30-11:35

4 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

14:30-07:30

2 stops19h 00m

£876

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Manchester

Sun 12/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

16:30-08:30

4 stops41h 00m

£942

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Fri 14/8

20:50-21:20

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

23:15-22:00

1 stop23h 45m

£1,048

ManchesterJohannesburg

MAN - JNB

MANJNB

Manchester

Sat 30/5

21:45-16:10

1 stop17h 25m

£393

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £366). Flying from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £554). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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8.1

Very Good

3,534 reviews

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,534 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.7

Good

1,460 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,534 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,745 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

962 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

British Airways

6.7

Okay

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1 / 20

10.0

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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How long is the flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
For as low as £534, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sheffield in 16h 35m. Sheffield and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 5785 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £285. Egyptair flights start at £290 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £334 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £366). Flying from Sheffield to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £554). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad Airways	Cheapest£312	Average£567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£350	Average£648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£427	Average£489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£437	Average£559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£445	Average£702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	Cheapest£474	Average£748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£480	Average£677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£490	Average£638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£501	Average£589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£516	Average£687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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