Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $755

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,403

One-way from

$755

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,807

Good round-trip deal

$1,798 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,218 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/4-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($362 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.

Sun 9/1117:05PER - JNB
1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,446
Sun 9/1105:35PER - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,466
Fri 21/1108:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$1,494
Sat 8/1100:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$1,503
Fri 21/1106:40PER - JNB
1 stop29h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,505
Tue 18/1100:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 26/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$1,517
Thu 20/1100:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$1,526
Tue 18/1108:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$1,537
Tue 11/1100:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 3/311:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$1,539
Wed 19/1105:35PER - JNB
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,557
Thu 6/1119:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1119:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,583
Thu 20/1116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1119:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,597

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Thu 5/3

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:55-15:00

1 stop35h 35m

$1,408

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,460

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 16/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:55-01:00

1 stop45h 35m

$1,463

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

$1,474

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 18/11

08:30-07:25

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

$1,537

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,576

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-05:55

1 stop26h 05m

$1,594

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

18:45-15:45

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,683

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

21:45-08:20

1 stop43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,699

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

21:45-08:20

1 stop43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,708

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,029). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as $1,683, Singapore Airlines can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Australia in 14h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11018 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $870. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $4,072, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,231. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,192 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,029). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$781Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,275Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,351Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,406Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,409Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,470Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,490Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,546Average$2,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,617Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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