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$85+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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JNB — SYD
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$86

Cheapest round-trip flight

$296

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$95 or less

Good one-way deal

$65 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Cape Town Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Harare.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $153).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $936).
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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 11 July 2025.

Tue 4/1110:10JNB - BER
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Wed 19/1113:00BER - JNB
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7$894
Sun 7/917:55JNB - BER
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/906:55BER - JNB
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7$945
Mon 3/1120:25JNB - BER
1 stop13h 25mSWISS
Sun 23/1118:40BER - JNB
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Deal found 9/7$1,009
Wed 10/919:00JNB - MXP
2 stops24h 45mAustrian Airlines
Thu 25/914:45MXP - JNB
2 stops17h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,068
Fri 19/1219:35JNB - MXP
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 12/117:35MXP - JNB
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,114
Wed 10/919:00JNB - MXP
2 stops17h 05mLufthansa
Thu 25/919:25MXP - JNB
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7$1,123
Fri 1/813:55JNB - BER
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 22/816:30BER - JNB
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,211
Wed 10/919:35JNB - BER
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/916:50BER - JNB
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,220
Mon 1/1223:55JNB - BER
1 stop14h 30mKLM
Sat 10/106:00BER - JNB
1 stop15h 00mKLM
Deal found 9/7$1,223
Fri 5/919:35JNB - MXP
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/914:45MXP - JNB
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,225
Tue 22/719:35JNB - MXP
1 stop23h 05mSWISS
Thu 31/705:50MXP - JNB
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/7$1,234
Fri 1/809:50JNB - TRN
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/819:20TRN - JNB
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,246

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

10:10-22:40

1 stop13h 30m

Berlin Brandenburg

Wed 19/11

13:00-07:05

1 stop17h 05m

$894

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

17:55-21:05

1 stop27h 10m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 9/9

06:55-10:35

1 stop27h 40m

$945

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

20:25-08:50

1 stop13h 25m

Berlin Brandenburg

Sun 23/11

18:40-10:10

1 stop14h 30m

$1,009

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:00-19:45

2 stops24h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 25/9

14:45-08:35

2 stops17h 50m

$1,068

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

19:35-10:35

1 stop16h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 12/1

17:35-10:25

1 stop15h 50m

$1,114

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:00-12:05

2 stops17h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 25/9

19:25-08:35

1 stop13h 10m

$1,123

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

13:55-14:00

1 stop24h 05m

Berlin Brandenburg

Fri 22/8

16:30-16:10

1 stop23h 40m

$1,211

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:35-09:40

1 stop14h 05m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 23/9

16:50-08:35

2 stops15h 45m

$1,220

JohannesburgBerlin

JNB - BER

JNBBER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

23:55-13:25

1 stop14h 30m

Berlin Brandenburg

Sat 10/1

06:00-22:00

1 stop15h 00m

$1,223

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:35-09:55

1 stop14h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 20/9

14:45-08:35

2 stops17h 50m

$1,225

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 62 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 $1,175). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,511). 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, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, South African. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $743
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $666
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 (519 flights per day), Durban (286 flights per day) and Doha (203 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $548
Perth
Perth
From $542
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $357
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $525

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 $35. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $23
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
From $43
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $57

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 Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andSouth African 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
South African
7.5
Good
35 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,222 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from OR Tambo. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

  • 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 Amsterdam, Mumbai, Guangzhou. 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 $35 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $942 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 ($66). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo ($74). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Brisbane ($81).

  • 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 $815
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Addis Ababa starting at $1,406
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $1,417
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich starting at $1,776

  • 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 $14,504 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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