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$911+ Cheap flights to OR Tambo

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— JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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Flights to OR Tambo in 2025

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

$1,409

One-way from

$911

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,797

Good round-trip deal

$1,727 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,115 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/4-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 05m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights to OR Tambo Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to OR Tambo Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 24/418:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,409
Mon 3/321:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/309:55JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,460
Sun 2/315:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/308:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,618
Thu 27/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 6/313:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,784
Mon 14/709:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 4/818:40JNB - SYD
Nonstop11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,792
Thu 27/206:00SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Wed 12/318:50JNB - SYD
1 stop27h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$1,957
Thu 1/514:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2$1,979
Mon 1/1215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 5/112:45JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$2,120
Sat 2/818:05SYD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 15/814:30JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2$2,204

Find flights to OR Tambo within your budget

Locate flights to OR Tambo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

$1,409

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

21:30-08:35

1 stop44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

09:55-06:25

1 stop35h 30m

$1,460

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

15:50-08:35

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

08:50-18:50

1 stop25h 00m

$1,618

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

09:30-16:10

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,792

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

21:40-14:40

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,872

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

21:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

13:25-07:35

2 stops33h 10m

$1,958

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

14:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

11:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

$1,979

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

18:05-13:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

14:30-05:55

2 stops31h 25m

$2,204

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/3

17:10-20:00

3 stops35h 50m

$975

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

21:30-08:35

1 stop43h 05m

$977

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Travel insights for flights to OR Tambo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 57 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.

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo takes 14 hours 15 minutes. Flights to OR Tambo from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,040

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $773

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $1,003

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,134

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo are Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in OR Tambo ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit OR Tambo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to OR Tambo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to OR Tambo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to OR Tambo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to OR Tambo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to OR Tambo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost $57, while return flights cost around $167.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $1,085, however they can be found for as little as $107.

  • Where does the fastest flight to OR Tambo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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