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

The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 61 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.

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 $78, while return flights cost around $181.

How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $1,986, however they can be found for as little as $181.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo takes 14 hours 30 minutes. Flights to OR Tambo from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo are Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in OR Tambo ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit OR Tambo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to OR Tambo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Cheap Flights to OR Tambo from $1,152

Flights to OR Tambo in 2026

Return from	$1,613
One-way from	$1,152
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,811
Good round-trip deal	$2,194 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,249 or less

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