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$146+ 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 26/1. 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
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 26 November 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,162

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,439

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Dubai Intl (DXB)

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$64 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Perth.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $258).
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Dubai Intl (DXB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $1,569).
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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 26 November 2025.

Wed 4/219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 05mLufthansa
Sun 8/217:50LHR - JNB
1 stop35h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11$1,109
Tue 3/203:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 8/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 23/11$1,116
Fri 16/109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/108:50LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,128
Wed 11/203:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 22/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 24/11$1,136
Sun 8/223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Sat 14/206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 25/11$1,139
Wed 28/123:59JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 18/306:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 24/11$1,141
Thu 29/123:59JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 01mKLM
Fri 20/206:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 24/11$1,143
Sun 18/123:00JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11$1,144
Sun 8/303:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 22/320:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 25/11$1,150
Wed 24/1203:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sat 10/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 24/11$1,155
Fri 8/520:40JNB - AKL
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 21/622:15AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,759
Mon 9/311:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 25/314:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11$1,765

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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 26 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Auckland

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Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-17:05

2 stops23h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

17:50-07:05

1 stop35h 15m

$1,111

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-21:40

2 stops27h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

19:25-09:30

2 stops36h 05m

$1,143

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,150

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

$1,152

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/1

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

$1,209

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 15/1

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

$1,225

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,225

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,225

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

03:10-07:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,237

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,255

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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 21 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 80 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 $1,383). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,875). 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.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

For round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport you’ll fly on: Qantas Airways, South African, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,734
South African
South African
From $145
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,176
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $1,444

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

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport everyday are: Cape Town (621 flights per day), Durban (305 flights per day), and Doha (262 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $1,162
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From $1,196
Perth
Perth
From $829
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $1,345

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at $73. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $73
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $98
East London
East London
From $109

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
944 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.
South African
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,421 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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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Alternate flight departure points to OR Tambo

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Related info for your journey

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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 Mumbai, Guangzhou, Auckland. The top year-round destinations include Mumbai, Guangzhou, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

  • 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 $63 to George (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $866 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, South African, and Airlink 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 ($58). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Auckland Intl ($145). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo ($148).

  • 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 Hong Kong starting at $1,618
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $3,482
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow Airport starting at $3,548
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Singapore starting at $4,182

  • 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 $8,974 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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