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Cheap flights from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 000

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JNB
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Thu 14/515:55
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Emirates
Thu 21/510:05
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops27h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3R21 830
Tue 12/515:55
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Emirates
Tue 19/513:30
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops38h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3R21 914
Sat 31/1016:00
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops39h 35m
Emirates
Tue 3/1118:50
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops33h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3R23 176
Mon 20/413:05
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops50h 25m
Emirates
Wed 20/519:10
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops33h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 31/3R23 496
Tue 21/715:55
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops38h 40m
Emirates
Mon 27/722:20
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops29h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 2/4R23 597

Find flight deals from Wellington to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 830

One-way from

R12 000

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R24 270
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 14/5-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 10m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R32 605 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 163 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 14/5

15:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

10:05-23:55

2 stops27h 50m

R21 830

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 12/5

15:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

13:30-13:35

2 stops38h 05m

R21 914

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 20/4

13:05-5:30

2 stops50h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:10-14:45

2 stops33h 35m

R23 496

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 18/7

21:10-10:15

2 stops71h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

10:05-23:55

2 stops27h 50m

R24 304

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 20/7

8:15-16:15

3 stops42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

22:20-13:35

2 stops29h 15m

R24 825
Fastest return journey

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 14/5

6:05-16:25

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

R24 943

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 12/5

15:55-16:25

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

22:30-23:55

2 stops39h 25m

R26 946
Cheapest one-way

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 5/8

21:10-15:20

2 stops52h 10m

R12 000

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 27/4

6:00-8:50

2 stops36h 50m

R14 777
Fastest single journey

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 5/8

6:05-16:25

1 stop20h 20m

R16 999

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 094). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 510). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 2 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qantas Airways from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 016 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 5,3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as R21 830, Emirates can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Wellington in 34h 20m. Wellington and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 11753 km.

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

    Currently priced at R15 558, Qantas Airways will fly you from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as R22 749. Qantas Airways is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 094). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 510). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wellington to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to OR Tambo. 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 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 558AverageR24 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 749AverageR31 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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