$128+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — AKL
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult

What to know about flights from OR Tambo

Discover essential information about flights departing from OR Tambo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the OR Tambo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$552

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,256

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Dubai Intl (DXB)

Good round-trip deal

$178 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Perth.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Perth.
On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $249).
Dubai Intl (DXB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $1,354).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 August 2025.

Fri 6/209:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/208:55LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,094
Fri 10/1009:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1119:20LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8$1,124
Wed 10/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/909:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8$1,126
Mon 8/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/914:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8$1,136
Thu 18/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/920:55LHR - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8$1,138
Mon 29/903:10JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 50mRwandAir
Tue 7/1021:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 16/8$1,139
Fri 12/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/909:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8$1,158
Thu 29/122:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 20/221:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/8$1,166
Wed 29/1022:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 27/1121:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/8$1,168
Thu 11/909:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/921:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8$1,171
Mon 1/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/913:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/8$1,411
Sun 1/211:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/8$1,440

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Find flights departing from OR Tambo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 17 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

08:55-08:20

1 stop21h 25m

$1,095

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/11

19:20-08:20

1 stop35h 00m

$1,124

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

09:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/9

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

$1,126

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/9

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

$1,126

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 29/9

14:45-08:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,136

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 29/9

14:45-08:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,136

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

$1,138

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

09:50-15:15

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

20:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

$1,138

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

16:50-09:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

21:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

$1,139

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/9

06:10-07:40

2 stops59h 30m

$1,411

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 31 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,313). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,858). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from OR Tambo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The most popular destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport this month are Guangzhou, Athens, Mumbai. The top year-round destinations include Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Guangzhou.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $53 to Port Elizabeth (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,167 to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found FlySafair, Airlink, and South African to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($55). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre Chileka ($83). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Auckland Intl ($88).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are below:
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Airport starting at $921
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hong Kong starting at $1,532
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Singapore starting at $3,248
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $3,297

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, consider London. Prices start at $8,497 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is currently August; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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