R5 365 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 917
London
London2 stopsR11 060
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stopsR11 528
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR9 410
Paris
Paris1 stopR11 702
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR11 025
Athens
Athens1 stopR9 810
Rome
Rome1 stopR9 150
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR11 129
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR11 389
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 337
Milan
Milan1 stopR10 365
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR10 764
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 539
Munich
Munich2 stopsR11 685
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR10 191
Funchal
Funchal3 stopsR14 567
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stopsR11 181
Cologne
Cologne1 stopR12 917
London
London2 stopsR11 060
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stopsR11 528
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR9 410
Paris
Paris1 stopR11 702
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR11 025
Athens
Athens1 stopR9 810
Rome
Rome1 stopR9 150
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR11 129
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR11 389
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 337
Milan
Milan1 stopR10 365
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR10 764
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 539
Munich
Munich2 stopsR11 685
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR10 191
Funchal
Funchal3 stopsR14 567
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stopsR11 181

Book Cheap OR Tambo to Europe Plane Tickets

 
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

Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 8:40SAW-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R9 410Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:05JNB-IST
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
19:30 - 8:20IST-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
R9 445Etihad Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 14:25JNB-IST
27h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:25 - 20:50IST-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
R10 973Emirates
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 16:40JNB-LHR
22h 25m2 stops
SWISS Logo
14:25 - 10:30LHR-JNB
18h 05m2 stops
R11 060SWISS
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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 19
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 8:05JNB-LHR
13h 50m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 10:30LHR-JNB
36h 25m1 stop
R11 129SWISS
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 9:10JNB-AMS
13h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 10:25AMS-JNB
14h 55m1 stop
R11 650British Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 23:30JNB-LIS
15h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
15:55 - 9:30LIS-JNB
15h 35m1 stop
R11 685Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 28
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 17:35JNB-CDG
22h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:25 - 10:25CDG-JNB
15h 00m1 stop
R11 702British Airways
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Sun, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 8
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 14:25JNB-IST
15h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:25 - 16:15IST-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R11 754Emirates
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 8:00JNB-CDG
13h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
14:25 - 7:05CDG-JNB
15h 40m2 stops
R12 032Lufthansa
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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 228 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 848.

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 397, 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 744 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R18 577 and R17 015 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 365
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

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 R854 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 R979.

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 R11 552 one-way - R13 547 round-trip; Paris R12 626 one-way - R14 599 round-trip; London R8 681 one-way - R13 192 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
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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.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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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.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

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

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

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

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.

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

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

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Being a QR Platinum member traveling in business class, I expected the staff to be more courteous. Unfortunately, the lady staff was rude attending business class 1K side.

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.

Stop charging for alcohol overseas flights and start taking cash again not everyone wants to pay with card if the person is bigger give him seat on the outside seats not the middle in between the people is common sense and mainly if you fly for Lufthansa provides the sam service and experience...

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.

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.

This flight from London to Chicago was actually on an AA airline. I did book through BA but the flight was AA. Great flight, hectic in Chicago, I wouldn't choose to fly through Chicago again, but that's not the airlines fault. The flight itself was great.

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?)

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