Cheap flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,030

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,895

One-way from

$1,030

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,960
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 75h 55m total
  • Auckland to Johannesburg
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Auckland to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($483 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Auckland to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Auckland to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Mon 3/1117:00AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,895
Thu 6/1113:35AKL - JNB
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1111:05JNB - AKL
2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8$1,921
Tue 4/1101:15AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/1119:50JNB - AKL
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/8$1,950
Wed 27/813:15AKL - JNB
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$1,972
Sun 12/1007:30AKL - JNB
1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 25/1018:45JNB - AKL
1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/8$1,980
Wed 5/1117:00AKL - JNB
1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 19/1119:50JNB - AKL
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/8$1,982
Fri 29/813:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,013

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Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

17:00-18:35

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

$1,895

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

01:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:50-13:20

1 stop30h 30m

$1,943

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/10

07:30-16:15

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

18:45-23:00

1 stop17h 15m

$1,980

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/8

13:15-16:10

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

$2,013

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/10

07:15-16:15

2 stops44h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

22:20-11:15

1 stop25h 55m

$2,045

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

14:15-09:40

1 stop30h 25m

$1,030

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

14:15-09:35

1 stop30h 20m

$1,042

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

14:15-09:35

1 stop30h 20m

$1,104

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

15:25-08:20

2 stops51h 55m

$1,109

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

09:00-08:20

2 stops58h 20m

$1,109

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,141). Flying from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 26 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Auckland Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights from the Auckland airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 17.9 km journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines fly from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 28h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 12162 km between Auckland and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,490. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are RwandAir, from $1,558, and South African, from $1,704. Singapore Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal are currently the most popular points of interest in Sydney at the moment. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.4 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $61 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,141). Flying from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Auckland to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,490Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,558Average$2,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,704Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,770Average$2,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,798Average$2,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,877Average$2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,933Average$2,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,052Average$2,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,230Average$2,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,299Average$3,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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