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$754+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to OR Tambo in 2026

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2026, 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 9 January 2026.

Return from

$1,345

One-way from

$754

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,038

Good round-trip deal

$2,019 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,523 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 35m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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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 9 January 2026.

Tue 10/216:10SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/219:55JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,354
Tue 3/312:15SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/319:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,395
Sun 29/319:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 4/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,428
Fri 20/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/319:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,468
Sun 8/216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,471
Tue 7/418:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,476
Mon 6/718:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 13/719:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,477
Fri 6/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 13/209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,500
Wed 19/811:00SYD - JNB
1 stop27h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 5/919:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,506

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

19:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-07:05

1 stop26h 15m

$1,468

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

18:00-18:35

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,477

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

18:00-18:35

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,479

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

21:45-08:20

1 stop43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

20:30-18:50

1 stop37h 20m

$1,495

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

16:10-06:10

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

19:55-11:50

1 stop30h 55m

$1,589

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

16:35-08:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

09:50-17:00

1 stop23h 10m

$1,839

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

06:15-15:25

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

20:55-06:15

1 stop25h 20m

$1,955

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

06:15-08:40

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

20:55-06:15

1 stop25h 20m

$1,955

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

20:40-06:15

1 stop25h 35m

$1,973

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

20:40-06:15

1 stop25h 35m

$1,973

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Best time to book a flight to OR Tambo

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When is the best time to book a flight to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 86 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.

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 9 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,126 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,360 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 $62, while return flights cost around $70.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $1,288, however they can be found for as little as $70.

  • 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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