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$139+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — AKL
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
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 28 January 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$741

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,220

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$143 or less

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Perth.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Singapore Changi.
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On average, FlySafair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $156).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $1,950).
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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 28 January 2025.

Tue 11/210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 17/215:30LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 28/1$768
Fri 7/223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Sun 16/220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 20mSWISS
Deal found 28/1$780
Sun 16/223:55JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/213:50LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$809
Wed 12/208:20JNB - LHR
1 stop24h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/220:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/1$1,049
Fri 7/219:35JNB - LHR
2 stops20h 30mAustrian Airlines
Tue 18/214:50LHR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,139
Mon 10/219:30JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 17/222:30LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/1$1,171
Sun 16/319:25JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 25/318:25LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,185
Mon 10/319:05JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/311:20LHR - JNB
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,222
Mon 17/209:55JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/209:00LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,243
Wed 26/323:55JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Mon 7/419:15LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Deal found 28/1$1,250
Thu 13/216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sun 16/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 28/1$1,259
Wed 26/201:15JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 6/310:00LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,482

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Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

15:30-09:30

1 stop16h 00m

$768

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

23:55-16:20

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 16/2

20:05-10:25

1 stop36h 20m

$780

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

23:55-16:20

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/2

13:50-09:30

2 stops17h 40m

$809

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

08:20-06:35

1 stop24h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/2

20:15-13:10

1 stop14h 55m

$1,049

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

19:35-14:05

2 stops20h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/2

14:50-09:30

2 stops16h 40m

$1,139

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:30-04:50

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

22:30-11:30

Nonstop11h 00m

$1,171

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

19:25-04:45

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/3

18:25-07:30

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,185

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:05-16:55

1 stop23h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 31/3

11:20-10:35

1 stop22h 15m

$1,222

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

09:55-06:45

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/2

09:00-08:35

1 stop21h 35m

$1,243

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

23:55-17:00

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 7/4

19:15-21:20

1 stop25h 05m

$1,250

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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 Auckland. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,520). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,974). 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 Auckland. 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 Tuesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

For round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport you’ll fly on: Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,054

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $489

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,216

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $911

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

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport everyday are: Cape Town (600 flights per day), Durban (311 flights per day), and Doha (223 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $659

Perth

Perth

From $421

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From $302

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $694

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 $44. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From $25

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From $54

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

From $108

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From $302

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 134,765 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,726 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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Alternate flight departure points to OR Tambo

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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?

    The most popular destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport this month are Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Guangzhou. The top year-round destinations include Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam.

  • 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 $44 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,309 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 Airlink, FlySafair, and South African to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre Chileka ($87). FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($122). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Auckland Intl ($127).

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

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are below:
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Airport starting at $959
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Singapore starting at $3,016
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney starting at $3,245
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $3,433

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, consider Sydney. Prices start at $11,837 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is currently May; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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