$819+ Cheap flights to OR Tambo

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Return from

$1,504

One-way from

$819

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,781

Good round-trip deal

$1,922 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,205 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 35m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($396 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 29 August 2025.

Tue 11/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,487
Thu 16/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/1109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/8$1,504
Fri 17/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,519
Fri 17/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,521
Fri 10/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,524
Sun 12/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,525
Wed 29/1016:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,548
Mon 27/1016:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,557
Mon 27/1016:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,559
Mon 20/1021:45SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,571
Mon 20/1021:45SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,573
Tue 21/1021:45SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,574

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

16:35-08:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

$1,487

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

16:40-08:30

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,504

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,504

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,504

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,504

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,504

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-12:00

1 stop39h 55m

$1,519

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

16:40-08:30

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

11:05-12:00

1 stop39h 55m

$1,519

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

16:40-08:30

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-12:00

1 stop39h 55m

$1,519

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

$1,521

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/8

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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 24 August 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.

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 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African to South Africa 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to OR Tambo

  • 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 $61, while return flights cost around $74.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $1,201, however they can be found for as little as $48.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (11 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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