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Cheap flights to OR Tambo from R8 431

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 4/5. 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.
CMH — JNB
Apr 30 — May 71
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Flights to OR Tambo in 2024

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 323 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 721

Return from

R1 897

One-way from

R1 092
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to OR Tambo Airport in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 323 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Johannesburg in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R14 659
Mon 6/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R15 637
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R16 499
Sun 5/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Sat 11/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R16 710
Sun 5/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 20/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R16 729
Mon 6/521:45IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/514:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R17 131
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R17 208
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R17 936
Sun 28/416:45IAD - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/518:05JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 109

OR Tambo Airport 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for OR Tambo Airport in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 323 searches and data were last updated on 25 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Johannesburg in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/1014:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 506
Tue 29/109:45ORD - JNB
1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/118:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 602
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R14 659
Mon 14/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 30/1014:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R14 717
Fri 13/910:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/914:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 368
Fri 25/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/118:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R15 541
Wed 9/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 30/1014:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 617
Mon 6/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R15 637
Mon 7/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/108:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R15 656

Flights to OR Tambo Airport departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to OR Tambo Airport, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 323 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Johannesburg. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R16 499
Sun 5/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Sat 11/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R16 710
Sun 5/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 20/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R16 729
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/623:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R17 208
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R17 936
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/58:20JNB - JFK
2 stops41h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R18 377
Fri 3/521:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/623:00JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R18 664
Fri 3/521:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/623:00JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R18 933
Sat 4/521:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/623:00JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R19 929

One-way flights to OR Tambo Airport

Explore one-way flight options to OR Tambo Airport for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 323 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Johannesburg, check out these fares. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Johannesburg instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 4/512:00IAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 23/4R8 431
Fri 3/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/4R8 815
Fri 10/512:00JFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 24/4R9 639
Mon 6/522:00IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/4R10 194
Wed 18/922:00IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 290
Wed 14/810:55IAD - JNB
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 367
Fri 3/512:00JFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 24/4R10 367
Mon 9/913:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R10 520
Tue 10/913:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 559

Direct flights to OR Tambo Airport

Tue 1/1020:50EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 31/1022:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R25 122
Tue 8/1020:50EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/1020:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R25 390
Sun 29/920:50EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/1020:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R27 038
Thu 13/620:45EWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/620:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R28 954
Tue 7/521:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/620:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R30 871
Mon 2/921:20ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Tue 24/921:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 20mDelta
Deal found 24/4R31 829
Sun 5/521:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/620:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R31 829
Wed 22/521:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R31 848
Thu 9/521:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4R31 944

Average price of flights to OR Tambo Airport by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to OR Tambo is currently R9 909 while a return flight costs R17 242. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to OR Tambo (average of R81). Flying to OR Tambo in March will prove the most costly (average of R104). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R1 686

February

R1 725

March

R1 993

April

R1 897

May

R1 552

June

R1 610

July

R1 820

August

R1 782

September

R1 916

October

R1 763

November

R1 763

December

R1 974

Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to OR Tambo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, you should look to book at least 86 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 25 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lift, FlySafair and South African to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
77 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,3
Very Good
106 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,9
Good
210 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,4
Good
796 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,2
Good
378 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

  • How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

    Flights to OR Tambo, South Africa from other parts of South Africa range from about 1h-2h. Your precise flight time will mainly depend on your departure city. If you’re departing from Cape Town, your flight time is most likely to be on the longer end of the range, simply due to geographical location. If you’re departing from Durban, your proximity to Johannesburg means your flight time will be just about one hour.

  • Where can you get direct flights to OR Tambo from?

    You can book direct flights to OR Tambo from various airports across South Africa. Kulula, SAA, and British Airways provide daily direct flights to OR Tambo from Durban and Cape Town. If you’re departing from George or Port Elizabeth, you can choose from several daily direct flights via Mango, FlySafair, SAA. Thanks to the prevalence of national flights and the popularity of OR Tambo, flying direct from across South Africa is simple and affordable.

  • How do you get from OR Tambo Airport to the city centre?

    If you’re flying to OR Tambo from other airports in South Africa, your destination is likely Johannesburg, which is about 22 km west of the airport. To reach Johannesburg city centre from the airport, you have several options to consider. You can take a taxi, which will take about 20 minutes and cost about 250-323 ZAR. A similar though slightly cheaper possibility is to Uber, which will cost about 205-250 ZAR. Another option is to take a train from the airport to Johannesburg city centre with a transfer in Marlboro. This journey will take about 30 minutes and cost about 250 ZAR. If you prefer to do the driving yourself, you can hire a car at the airport and be on your way.

  • What are some things to do in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and the capital city of Guateng Province. It has a rich history and culture, making it an exciting and fascinating place to visit. A trip to Johannesburg isn’t complete with exploring The Apartheid Museum, which lays bare the country’s struggle for autonomy. Spend time outdoors at Pilanesberg National Park, a perfect day-trip spot where you can see some of Africa’s best loved wildlife in its natural habitat. Take in the eclectic shops, galleries, and cafés in the Maboneng Precinct, a modern urban neighbourhood that celebrates the city’s artists and local businesses. About an hour from the city lies The Cradle of Humankind, a fascinating paleo-anthropological UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to remains dating back millions of years.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to OR Tambo?

    South African citizens traveling to OR Tambo need neither a passport nor a visa, since it’s in Johannesburg. It’s always necessary to bring valid government issued photo identification when travelling however, so be sure to bring your passport or driver’s license.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to OR Tambo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to OR Tambo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to OR Tambo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to OR Tambo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically cost R467, while return flights cost around R733.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around R767, however they can be found for as little as R38.

  • Where does the fastest flight to OR Tambo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, Bloemfontein offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (0,0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport).

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