Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $694

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,181

One-way from

$694

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,875

Good round-trip deal

$1,830 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,114 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($350 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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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 18 September 2025.

Sun 2/1110:35MEL - JNB
1 stop41h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/1119:55JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/9$1,376
Thu 13/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,384
Wed 22/1009:15PER - JNB
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1011:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,418
Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 25/1009:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,431
Tue 25/1101:15PER - JNB
1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/213:40JNB - PER
1 stop16h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,434
Thu 30/1015:05PER - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1120:20JNB - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,443
Mon 10/1122:45PER - JNB
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1109:25JNB - PER
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/9$1,475
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,475
Sat 1/1108:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,515
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9$1,517
Fri 31/1017:50PER - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1114:30JNB - PER
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,518
Tue 2/1206:40PER - JNB
1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 6/219:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,521

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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

19:50-01:00

1 stop21h 40m

$1,394

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 30/10

15:05-15:15

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

20:20-12:00

1 stop33h 40m

$1,445

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sun 2/11

12:35-08:40

2 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

09:25-17:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,491

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 29/10

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-22:55

1 stop29h 50m

$1,544

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 30/10

04:40-08:20

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-06:55

1 stop37h 50m

$1,601

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 10/11

05:35-08:20

3 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:25-05:35

2 stops34h 10m

$1,610

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 29/10

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-22:55

1 stop29h 50m

$1,644

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sat 24/1

22:00-15:35

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

13:45-10:00

2 stops35h 45m

$1,671

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-07:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,683

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-07:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,686

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 18 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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 18 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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 $1,445, Singapore Airlines can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Australia in 30h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8306 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $824. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific 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 $3,811, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,049. When looking at the most popular route, (Brisbane - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,232 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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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$793Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,046Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,241Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,326Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,372Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,414Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,450Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,496Average$2,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,594Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,621Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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