R5 021 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe

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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Europe

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cologne
Cologne1 stopR12 979
London
LondondirectR10 790
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stopsR11 415
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR9 539
Paris
Paris1 stopR10 859
Lisbon
Lisbon3 stopsR10 790
Athens
Athens2 stopsR9 712
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 965
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 390
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR11 398
Milan
Milan1 stopR10 095
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR10 824
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR11 137
Zurich
Zurich2 stopsR10 564
Munich
Munich1 stopR11 154
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stopR11 363
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR10 077
Funchal
Funchal2 stopsR14 056
Cologne
Cologne1 stopR12 979
London
LondondirectR10 790
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stopsR11 415
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR9 539
Paris
Paris1 stopR10 859
Lisbon
Lisbon3 stopsR10 790
Athens
Athens2 stopsR9 712
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 965
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 390
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR11 398
Milan
Milan1 stopR10 095
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR10 824
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR11 137
Zurich
Zurich2 stopsR10 564
Munich
Munich1 stopR11 154
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stopR11 363
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR10 077
Funchal
Funchal2 stopsR14 056

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Europe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Europe

Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
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9:50 - 12:55JNB-IST
26h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20IST-JNB
19h 20m1 stop
R9 539Etihad Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:25JNB-IST
19h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20IST-JNB
19h 20m1 stop
R9 608Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 15:35SAW-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
R9 730Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 8:40SAW-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R9 747Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 23
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 9:40JNB-ZRH
15h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
14:00 - 7:35ZRH-JNB
16h 35m1 stop
R10 703British Airways
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 13:05JNB-ZRH
16h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
16:30 - 10:25ZRH-JNB
16h 55m1 stop
R10 738British Airways
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Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:30 - 7:05LHR-JNB
15h 35m2 stops
R10 981Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 17
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 8:00JNB-CDG
22h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:25 - 7:05CDG-JNB
15h 40m2 stops
R11 102Lufthansa
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Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 13:20JNB-SAW
22h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
15:55 - 5:35SAW-JNB
14h 40m1 stop
R11 902Emirates
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 14:55JNB-SAW
15h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
14:20 - 16:35SAW-JNB
27h 15m1 stop
R11 919Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Europe flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Europe to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Frankfurt am Main, at R10 157 return. The most popular route is from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R11 425.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R13 517, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe is February, when tickets cost R12 753 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R18 591 and R17 027 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 021
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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Flights from OR Tambo to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from OR Tambo to Europe 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRApr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
GregFlew with LufthansaJNB-FRAApr 2025
Get through security early at Johannesburg, they are rude, aggressive and obstructive. Pathetic.
SihleFlew with Turkish AirlinesJNB-ISTMay 2024
Friendly and helpful staff at Johannesburg Airport, clear signage to terminal and gates
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJNB-LHRJan 2024
None really. It’s a long, but straight forward flight. If you can afford premium economy or better, do it for the comfort.

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R14 831 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R17 010.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to the following destinations at these prices or less: Amsterdam R12 138 one-way - R13 541 round-trip; Paris R12 116 one-way - R14 160 round-trip; London R8 265 one-way - R12 992 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3375 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
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the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

8,0 ExcellentPeter, Sept 2025MLA - LCA
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the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

We flew an Air Bus 330 airliner from Zurich to Boston. Our seats were terrible. I am 6'5" with long legs. I tend to refuse paying extra for extra seat room, usually it's tolerable. We were side by side in row 40, with my wife in the window and me in the aisle. The internal arm rest only rose to 45 degrees, I thought it was broken. I ended up standing by our seats in the aisle for an hour. A stewardess finally approached me and asked if I was feeling sick. I told her that it was the worst seat comfort I had ever encountered. She left and shortly came back telling me that there were center row seats two up from us where only one passenger was sitting out of the 4 seats. I took her advice and sat there most of the flight. I put m legs sideways in the adjoining empty seat. But the arm rests there as well only rose to 45 degrees, so it's a feature, not a defect. The arm rest position really limits our position. It's a horrible seating design, what are the air craft designers thinking?

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Delay more than hour created pressure to catch the connecting flight

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

All the flight to USA were arranged to E terminal whereas from Dubrovnik arriving on Zurich is on A80, have to walk all the way from A to E, even need transfer bus , for short transfer time like in an hour, we have to work fast, as soon as arrived at E, it is about time to boarding, pretty tight schedule, I hope Zurich airport can make some rearrangement so that transfer people do not have to walk long way. For short transfer time people, such as 50 min, this is even impossible if still like this.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

It was a short flight. Plenty of room on the plane. It was also extremely clean.

The crew was very nice. The equipment on the 747 felt old.

I was very grateful for Lufthansa's role in organizing mobility support. The touchscreen on my seat was faulty: slow, stained (I couldn't get it clean), and glitchy. This made selecting movies extremely time consuming, and twice I had to start all over from the beginning.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

It was good, but I felt a little cramp on the plane whether I was in Economy or not.

It’s not bad, simply it’s not as it used to be years ago.

They offered water and chocolate I would have preferred a sandwich.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

They removed our booking without telling us. Cost us thousands to book last minute

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

A little better than outward journey but mild chaos at the boarding gate because some people with boarding cards from connecting flights had cards which weren't recognised

Hand bag was taken to be checked in at boarding gate

The flight from Seattle was delayed, which made me miss my connection to Florence. I was re-booked NINE HOURS LATER!!! That’s basically a vacation day lost. British Airways needs to partner with other airlines when possible to get a more realistic travel time, if delays occur. I realize there aren’t many flights to Florence from London, so I would book differently were I to return. The actual flight from Seattle was very comfortable and the crew was great, no faults there. I enjoy British Airways, this was an anomaly.

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

We ordered kids meals - which were not kid friendly at all! (the breakfast that is - scrambled eggs on a bed of spinach and asparagus?)

Flight delayed in terms of boarding and Kayak was great in updating but the team on the groping at British Airways were really poor

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