Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 693

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Jan 16 — Jan 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to 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 17 December 2025.

Thu 25/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12R23 830
Thu 25/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12R24 165
Wed 24/120:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12R24 819
Thu 25/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12R24 853
Sun 28/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12R25 423
Tue 30/123:35PER - JNB
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/119:10JNB - PER
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R25 540
Thu 25/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12R25 641
Sun 28/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/213:45JNB - PER
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12R25 792
Fri 26/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12R25 826
Thu 25/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/119:05JNB - PER
2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R25 876
Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12R27 486
Thu 25/127:15BNE - JNB
2 stops56h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:00JNB - BNE
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12R27 989

Find 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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 785

One-way from

R9 693

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 429

Good round-trip deal

R17 403 or less

Good one-way deal

R18 181 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 29/1-6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R38 260 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 842 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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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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 17 December 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

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 30/4

16:55-18:35

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

R14 372

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Thu 5/3

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:55-1:00

1 stop21h 35m

R15 562

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R16 082

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 283

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

12:45-5:45

1 stop32h 00m

R16 468

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

20:30-5:45

1 stop24h 15m

R16 468

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 8/2

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

R16 820

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

R17 189

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 30/1

1:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

R17 206

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 3/5

17:10-18:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

13:45-5:10

1 stop33h 25m

R17 457

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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 R10 934). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 757). 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 17 December 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.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 221 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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 31h 40m. 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 Qantas Airways (R7 192), Etihad Airways (R8 257), and Cathay Pacific (R9 051).

  • 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 R14 784. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R13 282 on average, our data indicates R24 702 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 R10 934). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 757). 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
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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 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 564AverageR19 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 016AverageR16 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 262AverageR16 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 321AverageR21 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 791AverageR21 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR17 021AverageR24 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 270AverageR25 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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