Cheap flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,012

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,861

One-way from

$1,012

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,182
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 7/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($493 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1023:45AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,866
Tue 21/1000:55AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/1119:50JNB - AKL
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,872
Tue 21/1014:15AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1011:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,906
Wed 12/1111:10AKL - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,928
Sun 16/1117:00AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,946
Sat 27/913:15AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,949
Wed 12/1114:30AKL - JNB
1 stop25h 35mSouth African
Sat 22/1120:35JNB - AKL
1 stop22h 35mSouth African
Deal found 16/9$1,986
Thu 13/1116:20AKL - JNB
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1111:05JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,025
Thu 30/1008:00WLG - JNB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - WLG
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,060
Sat 25/1018:20CHC - JNB
2 stops33h 15mEmirates
Sat 1/1122:20JNB - CHC
2 stops38h 50mEmirates
Deal found 15/9$2,202
Sat 25/1017:00CHC - JNB
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - CHC
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,224
Fri 31/1015:55CHC - JNB
2 stops35h 40mEmirates
Fri 7/1122:20JNB - CHC
2 stops29h 35mEmirates
Deal found 15/9$2,235

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Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

01:15-06:10

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-13:20

1 stop30h 30m

$1,861

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

01:15-06:10

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

19:50-13:55

2 stops31h 05m

$2,051

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 30/10

08:00-07:40

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-20:20

2 stops46h 15m

$2,060

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

11:10-06:10

2 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:50-09:35

1 stop26h 45m

$2,065

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

01:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

19:50-13:20

1 stop30h 30m

$2,065

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

18:20-16:35

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

22:20-00:10

2 stops38h 50m

$2,202

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

17:00-05:05

2 stops47h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-12:50

1 stop38h 45m

$2,224

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 31/10

15:55-16:35

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

22:20-14:55

2 stops29h 35m

$2,235

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/1

14:20-16:35

3 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

18:50-19:30

2 stops37h 40m

$2,287

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

06:00-16:35

2 stops45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

22:20-14:00

2 stops28h 40m

$2,296

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,140). Flying from New Zealand 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 NZ to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 17 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 19h 55m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Emirates, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 11753 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,012 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,081 and Emirates from $1,643 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,140). Flying from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$873Average$2,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,458Average$2,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,525Average$2,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,619Average$2,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,671Average$2,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,730Average$2,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,831Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,905Average$2,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,116Average$2,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,255Average$3,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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