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$142+ 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 18/11. 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
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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 30 October 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,152

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,314

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Dubai Intl (DXB)

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$73 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Dubai Intl.
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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 $261).
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Dubai Intl (DXB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $1,739).
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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 30 October 2025.

Thu 18/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/118:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,083
Fri 14/1114:30JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/10$1,088
Sat 8/1109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/1113:55LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10$1,093
Sat 8/1109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1113:55LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,095
Fri 13/209:50JNB - LHR
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 17/208:50LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10$1,099
Fri 6/209:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/208:50LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10$1,100
Sun 9/1110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 9/1216:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 29/10$1,114
Tue 9/1223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Sun 11/120:25LHR - JNB
1 stop23h 40mKLM
Deal found 29/10$1,116
Wed 24/1223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/209:00LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,118
Fri 19/1223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/119:20LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,119
Sat 7/220:35JNB - AKL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/506:45AKL - JNB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,647
Fri 14/1111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1106:45AKL - JNB
2 stops59h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,678

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

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

09:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

$1,095

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

09:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

13:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

$1,095

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

23:59-17:00

1 stop19h 01m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

17:35-12:10

1 stop16h 35m

$1,119

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

23:59-17:00

1 stop19h 01m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

$1,119

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

23:59-12:05

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

19:20-12:10

1 stop14h 50m

$1,119

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

19:35-04:55

Nonstop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

18:30-07:35

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,138

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,168

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/12

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

$1,202

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 9/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,214

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

22:00-07:25

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

21:15-10:25

Nonstop11h 10m

$1,228

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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 24 October 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 $1,344). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,863). 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 $1,686
South African
South African
From $90
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $870
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $1,401

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 (583 flights per day), Durban (325 flights per day), and Doha (267 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $1,168
Perth
Perth
From $841
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From $1,152
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $941

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 $59. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $59
Polokwane
Polokwane
From $117
Harare
Harare
From $120
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $132

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
3,394 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
3,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
1,388 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
1,043 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
3,394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 Guangzhou, Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. 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 $59 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,030 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 ($56). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Auckland Intl ($90). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo ($162).

  • 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 $944
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hong Kong starting at $1,570
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney starting at $3,229
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $3,379

  • 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 $8,709 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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