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$112+ 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 3/6. 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
19 May — 26 May1
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 14 May 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$85

Cheapest round-trip flight

$130

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$112 or less

Good one-way deal

$68 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Port Elizabeth.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Cape Town Intl.
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On average, FlySafair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $190).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of $1,701).
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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 May 2025.

Sun 25/518:50JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/617:10LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,046
Mon 28/709:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/809:30LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,056
Mon 26/519:00JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Thu 29/511:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 30mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,124
Sun 1/622:50JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/621:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5$1,131
Mon 2/619:35JNB - LHR
2 stops26h 55mSWISS
Sat 7/620:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 15mSWISS
Deal found 13/5$1,136
Wed 4/619:00JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines
Wed 11/619:30LHR - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,138
Tue 27/523:15JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Mon 30/606:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Deal found 13/5$1,144
Fri 27/616:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
Fri 4/721:20LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 13/5$1,221
Sun 8/621:15JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 17/619:05LHR - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,231
Sun 25/520:40JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 30/522:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/5$1,241
Sun 20/711:10JNB - LHR
2 stops21h 30mLufthansa
Sun 24/806:30LHR - JNB
1 stop25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5$1,375
Thu 12/611:20JNB - AKL
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/706:00AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,485

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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 14 May 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

Sun 25/5

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/6

17:10-21:20

1 stop27h 10m

$1,046

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

09:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/8

09:30-08:20

1 stop21h 50m

$1,056

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

19:00-17:05

2 stops23h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

11:05-08:35

2 stops20h 30m

$1,124

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

22:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/6

21:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

$1,131

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

19:35-21:30

2 stops26h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/6

20:05-09:20

1 stop36h 15m

$1,136

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

19:00-21:40

2 stops27h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/6

19:30-08:35

2 stops36h 05m

$1,138

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

23:15-17:35

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 30/6

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

$1,144

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/6

16:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 4/7

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,221

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/6

19:05-07:00

Nonstop10h 55m

$1,231

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

20:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,241

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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 May 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 76 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 $1,346). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,889). 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, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, South African, Cathay Pacific. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,049
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $503
South African
South African
From $52
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,366

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 (559 flights per day), Durban (280 flights per day), and Harare (186 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $642
Perth
Perth
From $459
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $702
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $376

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 $30. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $18
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
From $50
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $57
East London
East London
From $103

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
865 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,593 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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Alternate flight departure points to OR Tambo

Consider leaving from one of these other departure points that are located a short distance from OR Tambo. Flight origins were last updated on 14 May 2025.
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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from OR Tambo. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 14 May 2025.

  • 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, Amsterdam.

  • 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 $30 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,108 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 Airlink, South African, and FlySafair to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre Chileka ($84). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Auckland Intl ($88). FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($112).

  • 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 $924
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Singapore starting at $2,852
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney starting at $3,128
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hong Kong starting at $3,212

  • 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 Sydney. Prices start at $11,920 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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