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$78+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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JNB — SYD
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from OR Tambo

Discover essential information about flights departing from OR Tambo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the OR Tambo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$52

Cheapest round-trip flight

$181

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)

Good round-trip deal

$141 or less

Good one-way deal

$77 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Cape Town Intl.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $134).
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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $2,166).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 April 2025.

Wed 21/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Tue 27/519:15LHR - JNB
2 stops37h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/4$920
Tue 27/519:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/617:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$929
Tue 20/519:35JNB - MXP
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/514:45MXP - JNB
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,025
Sun 18/522:50JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/621:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/4$1,041
Tue 17/618:50JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 40mAir France
Mon 18/819:45LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 35mAir France
Deal found 13/4$1,065
Sun 1/623:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 19/606:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/4$1,077
Sat 7/618:50JNB - BER
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/917:30BER - JNB
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,090
Tue 27/519:00JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines
Tue 3/606:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,095
Wed 4/617:55JNB - BER
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/919:10BER - JNB
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,096
Fri 6/623:15JNB - BER
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Mon 8/914:30BER - JNB
1 stop31h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/4$1,127
Sun 1/623:15JNB - MXP
2 stops32h 55mAir France
Tue 10/611:25MXP - JNB
1 stop21h 05mAir France
Deal found 12/4$1,142
Fri 10/1021:15JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 31/1021:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,144

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Find flights departing from OR Tambo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

19:15-09:20

2 stops37h 05m

$920

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

17:30-08:35

1 stop14h 05m

$929

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:35-18:40

1 stop23h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 28/5

14:45-08:35

2 stops17h 50m

$1,025

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

22:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

$1,041

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 18/8

19:45-21:20

2 stops24h 35m

$1,065

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/6

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

$1,077

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

18:50-08:55

1 stop14h 05m

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 8/9

17:30-21:35

1 stop28h 05m

$1,090

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:00-14:20

2 stops20h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

06:00-08:35

2 stops25h 35m

$1,095

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

17:55-11:55

1 stop18h 00m

Berlin Brandenburg

Thu 4/9

19:10-10:35

1 stop15h 25m

$1,096

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

23:15-11:20

1 stop36h 05m

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 8/9

14:30-21:35

1 stop31h 05m

$1,127

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo

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When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 45 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,258). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,629). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, South African. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $784

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $535

South African

South African

From $53

Airlink

Airlink

From $48

What are popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport offers frequent flights to Cape Town (576 flights per day), Durban (285 flights per day) and Doha (229 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $553

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $437

Perth

Perth

From $534

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From $53

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at $52. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From $33

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

From $43

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From $53

Harare

Harare

From $60

Airline reviews for flights from OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from OR Tambo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Mumbai, Amsterdam. Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland are the most popular locations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport year round.

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

    Users have flown out of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $52 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,014 to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found FlySafair, Airlink, and South African to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($57). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo ($77). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Brisbane ($85).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town starting at $634
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London starting at $850
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Addis Ababa starting at $1,467
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich starting at $1,853

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere, put Sydney on your list as prices start at $10,219 for this destination.

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

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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