Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 735

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 508

One-way from

R8 735

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 648

Good round-trip deal

R20 068 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 071 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
28/10
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R52 589 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 985 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 14 September 2025.

Tue 28/100:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R15 508
Thu 6/111:15PER - JNB
1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 14/1119:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9R15 560
Tue 28/100:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9R15 612
Thu 6/114:40PER - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/119:50JNB - PER
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R15 647
Sun 26/100:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9R15 734
Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 25/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R15 734
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 8/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9R15 786
Thu 13/111:15PER - JNB
1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/1219:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/9R16 116
Sun 19/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R16 307
Wed 29/100:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9R16 463
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R16 828
Sun 23/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1220:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9R17 140

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Thu 5/3

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:50-15:00

1 stop35h 40m

R16 029

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 29/10

0:15-7:40

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

R16 498

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 793

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 331

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 349

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 14/11

23:15-3:55

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

R17 592

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 29/10

5:35-8:20

3 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-4:20

3 stops35h 15m

R17 818

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R18 130

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Fri 24/10

15:10-16:10

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

9:25-17:30

1 stop24h 05m

R18 807

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Wed 22/10

22:10-16:10

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

9:25-17:30

1 stop24h 05m

R18 860

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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 14 September 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 14 September 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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 23h. 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 360), Qatar Airways (R11 132), and Cathay Pacific (R11 635).

  • 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 335. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R14 205 on average, our data indicates R23 763 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 7 airlines flying from Australia to OR Tambo

Discover the top 7 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 14 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 904AverageR19 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 407AverageR19 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 663AverageR17 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 199AverageR21 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 388AverageR23 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR17 626AverageR19 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 951AverageR25 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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