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Cheap flights from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R13 493

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JNB
Jul 11 — Jul 181
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R23 578

One-way from

R13 493

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R24 053
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 17/8-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R40 447 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 556 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Wellington to OR Tambo

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 6 July 2025.

Sun 17/815:40WLG - JNB
2 stops34h 35mEmirates
Sun 24/822:20JNB - WLG
2 stops29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/7R23 578
Tue 19/815:50WLG - JNB
2 stops50h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 26/89:50JNB - WLG
2 stops43h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R23 824
Tue 19/86:05WLG - JNB
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 26/818:45JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/7R25 651
Tue 19/815:50WLG - JNB
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/818:45JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R28 340
Sat 30/89:10WLG - JNB
3 stops31h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/920:55JNB - WLG
3 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/7R42 641

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 17/8

15:40-16:15

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

22:20-13:35

2 stops29h 15m

R23 578

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

15:50-8:20

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

9:50-14:50

2 stops43h 00m

R23 824

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

6:05-16:15

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

R25 651

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

15:50-8:20

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

R28 340

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 30/8

9:10-6:10

3 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

20:55-10:25

3 stops27h 30m

R42 641

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

19:20-5:15

2 stops43h 55m

R13 493

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 31/7

9:45-7:40

2 stops31h 55m

R13 915

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 31/7

6:05-10:15

3 stops38h 10m

R16 533

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 31/7

6:05-16:20

1 stop20h 15m

R17 464

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to OR Tambo

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 89 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 6 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas 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
3 284 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8,0
Very Good
488 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
873 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 220 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at R23 578, Emirates will fly you from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R23 824 and R25 651, respectively. Emirates is 4% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R13 493 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R16 533 and Qantas Airways from R17 464 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 3 airlines flying from Wellington to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 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 6 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 646AverageR26 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 610AverageR21 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 112AverageR24 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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