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Cheap flights from Douala (DLA) to OR Tambo (JNB)

DLA — JNB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Douala (DLA) 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 August 18, 2025.

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February

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Best time to book a flight from Douala to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Douala to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 DLA to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Douala 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 August 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of 1-stop itineraries from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $543.

What’s the fastest layover option from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Kigali (KGL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 27m.

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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
835 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
276 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

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

    Douala (DLA), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 3 airlines have flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    According to our current data, Kenya Airways ($477), Ethiopian Air ($493), and RwandAir ($563) offers the cheapest pricing from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Douala 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 Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Douala to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 Douala to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Douala 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$477Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$493Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$563Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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