Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 446

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Sep 2 — Sep 91
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 973

One-way from

R9 446

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 767

Good round-trip deal

R19 222 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 822 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 29/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R53 751 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 610 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Wed 29/107:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/8R15 973
Fri 3/1017:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R16 362
Sat 30/80:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/911:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8R16 433
Wed 29/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1120:20JNB - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/8R16 699
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8R16 805
Thu 30/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R16 858
Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R16 929
Thu 13/1120:30PER - JNB
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1119:50JNB - PER
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R17 088
Thu 30/104:40PER - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 247
Sun 26/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R17 265
Sun 16/1117:05PER - JNB
1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - PER
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8R17 300
Wed 29/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 300

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 973

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 29/10

22:45-15:35

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

20:20-12:00

1 stop33h 40m

R16 699

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 30/10

15:05-15:35

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

20:20-12:00

1 stop33h 40m

R16 699

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 16/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:50-1:00

1 stop45h 40m

R16 769

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R16 805

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

R16 982

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 13/11

20:30-8:20

3 stops41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:50-12:35

1 stop34h 45m

R17 088

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 30/10

4:40-8:20

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-6:55

1 stop37h 50m

R17 247

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 265

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 265

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 AU to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 28 August 2025.

When flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 28 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 Australia to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 20h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Etihad Airways (R9 446), RwandAir (R9 641), and Cathay Pacific (R10 808).

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R17 658. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R13 904 on average our data indicates R24 206 when flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 8 airlines flying from Australia to OR Tambo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR9 671AverageR18 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 089AverageR19 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 619AverageR31 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 880AverageR17 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 430AverageR22 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 712AverageR24 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 324AverageR26 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR19 614AverageR24 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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