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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Europe

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
London
London1 stopR11 301
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR11 926
Paris
Paris1 stopR11 061
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR10 533
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stopsR10 613
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 548
Athens
Athens1 stopR8 660
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR9 957
Munich
Munich1 stopR10 245
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 446
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 293
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR9 909
Milan
Milan1 stopR10 597
Manchester
Manchester2 stopsR12 918
Brussels
Brussels2 stopsR10 261
Berlin
Berlin2 stopsR10 485
Funchal
Funchal1 stopR15 271
Nice
Nice1 stopR11 077
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stopsR12 870
London
London1 stopR11 301
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR11 926
Paris
Paris1 stopR11 061
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR10 533
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stopsR10 613
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 548
Athens
Athens1 stopR8 660
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR9 957
Munich
Munich1 stopR10 245
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 446
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 293
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR9 909
Milan
Milan1 stopR10 597
Manchester
Manchester2 stopsR12 918
Brussels
Brussels2 stopsR10 261
Berlin
Berlin2 stopsR10 485
Funchal
Funchal1 stopR15 271
Nice
Nice1 stopR11 077
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stopsR12 870
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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?

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found in the last 5 days was to Frankfurt am Main, at R8 272 return. The most popular route is from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was R12 422.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, when retur flights cost R15 180 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 R15 180.

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

No, with an average price for the route of R12 364, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe is February, when tickets cost R11 093 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of return tickets is R13 735 and R13 623 respectively.

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% 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 Airways-Apr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
GregFlew with Lufthansa-Apr 2025
Get through security early at Johannesburg, they are rude, aggressive and obstructive. Pathetic.
SihleFlew with Turkish Airlines-May 2024
Friendly and helpful staff at Johannesburg Airport, clear signage to terminal and gates
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024
None really. It’s a long, but straight forward flight. If you can afford premium economy or better, do it for the comfort.

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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 265 one-way - R14 582 round-trip; Istanbul R7 441 one-way - R11 606 round-trip; London R10 022 one-way - R14 423 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 3656 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,2Boarding
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

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.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

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

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

checkin and boarding were good. Lounge was pathetic. All empty seats were having reserved tag, was very warm inside the lounge so basically we didnt utilise. The flight was A320, we blocked row 1 in economy assuming leg space will be sufficient. But it was OK, nothing great compared tot he first row of Air Arabia which we took for our trip. The food was horrible, i had the beed fwith mash potatoes. No salt, no spices nothing.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Just money making business. This was my fourth journey with Qatar Airways, year by year the quality of service getting poor. Food is very cheap. They have some low quality alcohol beverages. They don’t have any brandy or cognac. No toilet around the gate lounge. We have to wait until getting to the flight for use toilet.very long standing for entering into the flight. We can see the old passenger suffering.

Boarding process was terrible. Will not travel Qatar Airways if I had an alternative. The food was one of the worst, even for airline food.

I didn’t not pay to fly with American Airlines!!!!!!!they are the worst!!

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

It is much better than other airlines but not the best for the price

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

Multiple errors by Turkish airlines and Istanbul Airport kept us from making flight. Stuck in Istanbul!

I found the food to be surprisingly tasty. Loved the larger blanket and foot rests made a huge difference on overall comfort. The service was very efficient (but not very friendly:).

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

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

Zero legroom or space in economy. Flight was delayed into Munich causing a missed connecting flight and other missed bookings. :(

Lufthansa employees they has to work more with the customers and they delayed the flight for two hours every 20 minutes every 20 minutes every 20 minutes every 20 minutes

Trouble keeps changing the time and I was booked different flight without knowing it was bad experience

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

Flight left late. Missed connection. Rebooked in the morning. United couldnt find rebooking. Had to buy a new ticket to get home. Horrible all the way.

Treating basic economy customers like untouchable and giving worst services just because we bought that ticket is ridiculous! We were not given option to choose the seat even at the time of checkin, we had to request the boarding staff at the gate as me and my wife were given different seats. She did not have seats together after letting us know rudely that they are not supposed to give any services to basic economy customers. Even bag purchase charges were extremely high!!

Flight was delay so thats why I missed my connection flight in Frankurt and I have to wait another 4 hours It was terrible

Our entertainment/movie and audio did not work during our flight. Two of our bags did not make it to our final home destination. No personal assistant. Everything is via email/web with no assistance.

The headrest was adjustable. There was meals and drinks at appropriate times and they tasted great. Blanket and pillow were provided.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

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

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.

If they wouldn't have canceled the flight WITHOUT informing me until I looked at my ticket and saw I had 2 extra layovers in 2 different cities than the ones I paid for? That would have been nice.

Poor BA get a lot of stick and have some problems getting your bags to the same destination BUT the whole experience is very much 5 star and probably due to excellent, helpful and sooo British staff. We travelled in economy plus.

The 7 hour delay in Johannesburg was extremely tiresome, with poor communication at check-in and a sad R120 voucher as compensation. All in all sitting for 10 hours on an airport was pretty bad. At arrival the baggage arrival took 2 hours. All in all, a very, very long trip.

British Air ways was good - American Airlines not: waited at gate for “mechanical issues” and stood at gate.. plane delayed, … staff at desk rude, had to check my personal carry on item, toilet not working… “please use the working one sparingly- it will overflow in the cabin”

Annoying customer pushing my seat did not make this pleasant.

the headphone jack was damaged making it impossible to keep a clear sound. while it is beyond the airline's control how many children are on each flight, it becomes very difficult to enjoy the flight when there are 5 or 6 children all crying and screaming at the same time. I know there is no good solution at the industry level, but I think there are good reasons to try to develop some solutions rather than just say it is the luck of the draw. maybe you could show a seating map where children who are booked are a different color, that would allow us to know what to expect and possibly rebook to a different seat or take a different flight. maybe some of the covid-related ideas about redesigning the cabin for more privacy and hygiene could be further developed and tested. on my leg from London to Washington DC, the passenger next to us was coughing consistently for long periods of time. it was obvious she had been ill and knew it before boarding. this leads me to think we should consider additional screening measures because some of the public is no longer acting responsible or ethical in regards to covid and health protocols. just answering questions on a check-in survey does not seem sufficient to convince people to not fly when they are ill and symptomatic.

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