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$735+ 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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to OR Tambo in 2026

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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 6 March 2026.

Mon 9/1108:05
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 16/1119:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,384
Mon 16/321:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/414:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,419
Mon 6/718:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/919:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,436
Tue 1/918:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 30/919:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,450
Fri 13/321:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/409:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2$1,463
Thu 16/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 27/419:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,465
Sun 23/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/919:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,467
Tue 17/316:35
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/314:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,470
Sun 2/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 12/819:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,476
Mon 16/321:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/320:30
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,485

Find flight deals to OR Tambo Airport

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 6 March 2026.

Return from

$1,419

One-way from

$735

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,625

Good round-trip deal

$1,845 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,333 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 85h 50m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 35m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

Cheapest return flight

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

11:00-06:10

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,715

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

14:50-08:50

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

20:40-06:10

1 stop25h 30m

$1,934

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

07:15-15:35

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

20:55-07:10

1 stop25h 15m

$2,012

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

21:40-15:50

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

14:45-06:10

1 stop31h 25m

$2,021

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

07:40-07:55

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

11:10-11:45

1 stop40h 35m

$2,025

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

20:45-15:50

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

20:40-06:10

1 stop25h 30m

$2,072

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

21:05-10:30

2 stops45h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

18:00-19:10

2 stops41h 10m

$2,073

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

21:30-10:30

2 stops69h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-19:10

2 stops41h 10m

$2,082
Fastest return journey

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

22:30-22:30

1 stop16h 00m

$2,123
Cheapest one-way

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

21:45-08:20

1 stop43h 35m

$793

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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 27 February 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 6 March 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
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
1,191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
1,002 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
7.5
Good
56 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
1,424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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 $51, while return flights cost around $122.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $1,561, however they can be found for as little as $122.

  • 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 5 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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