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$126+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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JNB — SYD
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
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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 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$38

Cheapest round-trip flight

$176

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Most popular destination

Harare (HRE)

Good round-trip deal

$121 or less

Good one-way deal

$61 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, FlySafair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $160).
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Harare (HRE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $212).
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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 August 2025.

Wed 11/219:45JNB - TRN
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Sun 15/219:50TRN - JNB
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 26/8$880
Tue 4/1120:15JNB - MXP
1 stop22h 55mSWISS
Sun 9/1119:00MXP - JNB
2 stops44h 15mSWISS
Deal found 27/8$940
Sat 1/1109:50JNB - MXP
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/1110:25MXP - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8$944
Mon 27/1014:30JNB - MXP
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/1122:55MXP - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8$949
Mon 10/1114:30JNB - BER
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Wed 26/1118:40BER - JNB
2 stops18h 40mSWISS
Deal found 27/8$952
Sat 1/1109:50JNB - MXP
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/1110:25MXP - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8$954
Mon 3/1114:30JNB - MXP
2 stops24h 15mSWISS
Mon 10/1106:45MXP - JNB
2 stops32h 30mSWISS
Deal found 27/8$955
Sun 2/1114:30JNB - MXP
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1122:55MXP - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8$961
Sat 1/1109:50JNB - MXP
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 8/1121:50MXP - JNB
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8$975
Sat 1/1109:50JNB - MXP
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 7/1115:15MXP - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8$984
Tue 4/1119:10JNB - MXP
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1118:40MXP - JNB
1 stop15h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$986
Mon 3/1120:15JNB - MXP
1 stop23h 00mSWISS
Sun 9/1119:00MXP - JNB
2 stops42h 20mSWISS
Deal found 27/8$992

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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 28 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTurin

JNB - TRN

JNBTRN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:45-14:05

1 stop19h 20m

Turin Citta Di Torino

Sun 15/2

19:50-07:05

1 stop34h 15m

$880

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

20:15-09:50

1 stop14h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 9/11

19:00-16:15

2 stops44h 15m

$940

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

20:15-09:50

1 stop14h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 10/11

06:45-16:15

2 stops32h 30m

$940

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

16:40-09:50

2 stops42h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 10/11

19:05-10:30

1 stop14h 25m

$940

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

14:30-18:15

2 stops28h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 10/11

19:05-10:30

1 stop14h 25m

$940

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

20:15-18:10

1 stop22h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 9/11

19:00-16:15

2 stops44h 15m

$940

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

09:50-06:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 9/11

21:50-08:20

1 stop33h 30m

$944

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

09:50-06:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 11/11

10:25-08:20

1 stop20h 55m

$944

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

09:50-06:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 11/11

15:15-08:20

1 stop16h 05m

$944

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

09:50-06:30

1 stop21h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 13/11

21:50-08:20

1 stop33h 30m

$944

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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 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 49 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,148). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,439). 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, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $742
South African
South African
From $79
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $535
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 (518 flights per day), Durban (260 flights per day) and Doha (196 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $565
Perth
Perth
From $560
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $316
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From $425

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 $38. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $25
East London
East London
From $43
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $53
Harare
Harare
From $77

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7.6
Good
977 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,241 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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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  • 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 Guangzhou, Mumbai, Athens. Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Guangzhou 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 $38 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $960 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, Lift, and Airlink 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 ($67). Lift flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($75). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo ($75).

  • 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 East London starting at $824
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Addis Ababa starting at $1,422
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $1,433
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich starting at $1,796

  • 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 Dubai on your list as prices start at $14,667 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 February. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:
    Fly from Johannesburg to Sydney from $1,077 round trip

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