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Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $753

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,411

One-way from

$753

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,889

Good round-trip deal

$1,885 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,150 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/7-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
13/5
  • 13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Thu 16/1001:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 31/1019:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,411
Tue 3/609:45PER - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/609:50JNB - PER
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,427
Wed 14/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Tue 20/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 30/3$1,524
Fri 26/918:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/1019:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,567
Mon 12/516:00SYD - JNB
2 stops48h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 28/509:50JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,601
Mon 14/711:00SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 5/819:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,604
Mon 19/515:45DRW - JNB
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 27/519:50JNB - DRW
1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,643
Sun 27/405:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,654
Thu 15/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/520:25JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,660
Wed 28/500:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 13/611:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/3$1,668
Tue 15/713:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Thu 7/820:55JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mSouth African
Deal found 31/3$1,697
Sun 25/522:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 8/613:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,703

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 3/6

09:45-08:20

2 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

09:50-19:50

2 stops28h 00m

$1,427

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 29/5

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

$1,432

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 14/5

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,526

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:50-12:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,567

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

20:25-23:10

1 stop42h 45m

$1,593

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

16:00-08:20

2 stops48h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

09:50-18:00

1 stop24h 10m

$1,601

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

11:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,604

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 19/5

15:45-18:35

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:50-14:45

1 stop35h 25m

$1,649

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

09:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,654

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 28/5

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,668

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,108). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 AU to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 31 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 31 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Australia to Johannesburg. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $952. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $3,934, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,035. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,192 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,108). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,092Average$2,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,387Average$2,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,466Average$1,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,506Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,508Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,529Average$2,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,597Average$2,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,744Average$2,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,808Average$2,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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