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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion

JNB — HER
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Heraklion

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Heraklion (HER). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

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July

Cheapest in

May
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R31 577 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 710 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 252.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 56m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heraklion. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heraklion. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andLufthansa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 841 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 697 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 659 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Heraklion. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Heraklion from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 2,8 km from the city centre, Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Heraklion from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Heraklion round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Heraklion, with prices starting at R10 582. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 428 and R13 418, respectively. SWISS is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heraklion?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Heraklion.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Heraklion?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Heraklion by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Heraklion

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Heraklion. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR10 582AverageR13 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR11 428AverageR14 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 418AverageR16 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 950AverageR18 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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