R6 308 Find Cheap Flights from United Kingdom to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R10 109
Overall average: R11 092
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/3Mon 30/3
LGW - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 568
Typical prices: R11 953-R15 918
British Airways
Fri 27/2Wed 11/3
LHR - JNB • Direct
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British Airways
Most flights • 14 per week
KLM
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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JNB
Cheapest
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JNB
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May
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to OR Tambo 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 the United Kingdom to OR Tambo

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55
LGW
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JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:20
JNB
-
LGW
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 109Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 3:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:25
JNB
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LGW
16h 55m
1 stop
R10 126Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 12
KLM Logo
6:30 - 22:05
LHR
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JNB
13h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 16:05
JNB
-
LHR
18h 06m
1 stop
R10 142KLM
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 11
KLM Logo
18:55 - 22:05
LCY
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JNB
25h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 17:20
JNB
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LCY
19h 21m
1 stop
R10 191KLM
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:05 - 10:50
LGW
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JNB
15h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 9:20
JNB
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LGW
16h 15m
1 stop
R10 224Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 14:20
LHR
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JNB
15h 50m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 6:20
JNB
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LHR
15h 30m
1 stop
R10 257RwandAir
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 11
Lufthansa Logo
18:15 - 9:30
LCY
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JNB
13h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 9:05
JNB
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LCY
15h 20m
1 stop
R10 257Lufthansa
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
RwandAir Logo
20:30 - 2:20
LHR
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JNB
27h 50m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 6:20
JNB
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LHR
15h 30m
1 stop
R10 273RwandAir
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
Lufthansa Logo
10:15 - 6:40
BHX
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JNB
19h 25m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 9:50
JNB
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BHX
26h 05m
2 stops
R11 486Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 10:50
EDI
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JNB
16h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 15:55
JNB
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EDI
22h 55m
1 stop
R11 879Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

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

What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was found on the route from Birmingham, at R6 308 one-way and R10 109 return. The most popular connection is from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R10 126 in the last 3 days.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R12 157 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is R21 103 and R19 842 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R11 928.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport R14 903 one-way - R11 266 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR6 308
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Birmingham to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Are there any onsite hotels at OR Tambo Airport?

    Protea Airport Hotel Transit is a 4-star accommodation at the International Departures terminal (Terminal A) providing immediate check-in after your flight to Johannesburg and removing the hassle of dealing with public transportation. Airport City Lodge Hotel is another good accommodation located within the airport precincts while Inter-Continental Johannesburg situated not far from the airport entrance is also another option.

  • What’s the best way from OR Tambo Airport to downtown?

    Gautrain rapid transit operates daily rail service directly to downtown Johannesburg and there are five bus lines (Metrobus and Putco) that will connect you to the city centre twice daily (morning and evening) from outside the International Arrivals terminal. TTE Shuttles, Magic Bus coaches, taxis and car rental are also other options.

  • What are the food choices at OR Tambo Airport?

    Interested in something to eat while at OR Tambo Airport? In addition to Wimpy Restaurant and fast food favourite KFC in the Central Terminal Building there is also a Piece a Pizza Diner located before (landside) and after (airside) security at the International Terminal A while Nandos is located at the Domestic Terminal.

  • Are there any retail options at OR Tambo Airport?

    OR Tambo Airport is a virtual cornucopia of shopping options across a wide spectrum of services from Health & Beauty (The Body Shop and Link Pharmacy) to Duty Free (Big 5 Duty Free) to Art & Antiques (African Origins and Out of Africa) all of which can be found at Terminal A (International Terminal).

  • What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was found on the route from Birmingham, at R6 308 one-way and R10 109 return. The most popular connection is from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R10 126 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    There are 21 km between Johannesburg city centre and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R15 110. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R10 748 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as R15 441. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R16 633 on average.

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

    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 to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg 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 to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, when flights cost R16 025 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R16 576.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg? 25% of our users found return tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow R18 033
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), otherwise known as OR Tambo Airport is the gateway to South Africa as well as the nation’s busiest airport and serves as the hub for several airlines including the national carrier South African Airways, South Africa Express in addition to the budget airlines Mango and Kulula.com.
  • If your flight to Johannesburg is just the beginning of your holidays in South Africa you should know that there are several private shuttles operating at OR Tambo Airport that provide airport transfer service to several districts and cities in the greater metropolitan area including Pretoria, Soweto and Gauteng.
  • Taking a flight to Johannesburg? You’ll be pleased to know there are several banks at OR Tambo Airport to expedite your cash advances, financial services and other foreign exchange transactions. American Express and ABSA Bank are in the Central Terminal Building while, Standard Bank and Travelex are located at the International Arrivals area.
  • Concerned about parking? Well you need not because OR Tambo Airport has 10 separate parking options including split level Parkades (P1, 2 and 3) as well as covered Short stay parking (P7 and P8) while P4, 5, 6 and 9 are reserved for Long term parking clientele. Valet parking is also another option should you prefer.
  • Fans of airport lounges will be happy to know that there are several located at OR Tambo Airport for your comfort and convenience including six Premium Lounges, four in the International Terminal and two in the Domestic Terminal. All are air-conditioned and provide a range of hospitality services including designated smoking areas.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United Kingdom to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to OR Tambo? 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.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1440 reviews
7,6Comfort
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,2Food
7,1Entertainment
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Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

8,0 ExcellentShereen, Dec 2025
AMS - YUL
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Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

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