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Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 670

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
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 983

One-way from

R8 670

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 504

Good round-trip deal

R18 778 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 405 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
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1/2
  • 1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R49 106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 781 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 4 November 2025.

Tue 18/110:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R15 991
Wed 19/110:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11R16 250
Sun 9/115:35PER - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R16 475
Mon 1/120:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11R16 718
Tue 18/110:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11R16 735
Sat 8/110:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11R16 891
Tue 18/115:15PER - JNB
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1219:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R16 908
Wed 19/110:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R16 925
Sun 16/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/11R17 012
Sun 9/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11R17 029
Mon 10/115:35PER - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R17 081
Mon 17/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R17 618

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

13:40-12:10

1 stop37h 30m

R15 645

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Thu 5/3

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:55-15:00

1 stop35h 35m

R15 818

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R16 493

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Sun 15/2

1:55-18:35

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:55-1:00

1 stop45h 35m

R16 527

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 10/2

13:30-18:50

Nonstop11h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

21:55-13:50

Nonstop9h 55m

R16 995

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 24/3

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R17 272

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 8/2

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

R17 341

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 27/1

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

R17 358

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 29/1

8:30-7:25

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

11:00-6:55

1 stop37h 55m

R17 358

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 29/1

8:30-7:25

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

R17 358

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R11 561). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 610). 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 4 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

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 4 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 401 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 401 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 401 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 391 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 401 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
927 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 401 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 401 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 285 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 401 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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 11h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8306 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 986), Cathay Pacific (R10 003), and Qatar Airways (R11 976).

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route 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 R24 686. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R13 378 on average, our data indicates R32 786 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R11 561). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 610). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
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Edenvale
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Top 6 airlines flying from Australia to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 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 4 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 609AverageR19 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 368AverageR17 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 623AverageR17 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 667AverageR22 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 328AverageR22 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 360AverageR26 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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