How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Departing from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 22h 55m. 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 Qatar Airways (R9 474), Cathay Pacific (R9 757), and Etihad Airways (R9 869).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

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

While some choose either Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - 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 R17 544. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R17 908 on average, our data indicates R24 576 when flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

When booking a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, South African or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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?

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R19 322). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 704). 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?

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 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,South African, 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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10,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

South African

7,7

Good

66 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

1 123 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 707 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Departing from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 22h 55m. 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 Qatar Airways (R9 474), Cathay Pacific (R9 757), and Etihad Airways (R9 869).
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
While some choose either Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - 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 R17 544. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R17 908 on average, our data indicates R24 576 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R19 322). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 704). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR7 145	AverageR27 376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 760	AverageR17 765	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR15 630	AverageR24 791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR19 000	AverageR31 215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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 9 November 2026.

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 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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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 9 November 2026.

Best flights from Australia to OR Tambo
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Direct flights from Australia to OR Tambo
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One-way flights from Australia to OR Tambo
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