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$146+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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JNB — AKL
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
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 14 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,099

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,928

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$164 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $251).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $1,482).
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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 14 January 2026.

Wed 4/220:15
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
SWISS
Sun 22/218:40
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 12/1$1,012
Wed 13/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/617:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,023
Mon 11/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Mon 1/618:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/1$1,024
Fri 8/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 28/516:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/1$1,026
Wed 6/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 23/616:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/1$1,036
Tue 24/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/516:25
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/1$1,040
Tue 17/210:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Sat 21/217:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/1$1,052
Fri 8/508:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Sat 30/518:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/1$1,062
Sun 25/109:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,073
Wed 18/209:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/220:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/1$1,076
Sun 15/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Sat 21/317:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/1$1,080
Thu 12/214:30
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/220:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1$1,082

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Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

08:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 30/5

18:30-08:35

1 stop13h 05m

$1,062

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-06:35

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

20:15-13:05

1 stop14h 50m

$1,085

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

$1,097

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

09:50-12:05

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

20:55-08:20

1 stop33h 25m

$1,108

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

09:50-14:30

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

08:50-08:20

1 stop21h 30m

$1,108

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,115

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

20:30-03:20

1 stop28h 50m

$1,118

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

20:50-08:20

1 stop34h 30m

$1,132

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:25-13:40

2 stops19h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

17:15-09:20

1 stop15h 05m

$1,137

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 22/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,141

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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 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 60 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 $1,342). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,812). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,649
South African
South African
From $143
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,145
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $1,403

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 (636 flights per day), Durban (340 flights per day), and Doha (261 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $1,099
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $68
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $96

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 $68. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $68
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $96
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
From $117
Polokwane
Polokwane
From $117

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
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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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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, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Guangzhou. 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 $68 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,003 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 Lift 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 ($56). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo ($139). Lift flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($142).

  • 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 $1,640
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney starting at $3,241
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $3,391
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow Airport starting at $3,456

  • 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 $8,739 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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