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Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 814

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Aug 6 — Aug 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 July 2026.

Fri 9/1016:55
PER
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 24/1020:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7R16 416
Sun 6/91:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R16 660
Mon 31/815:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7R16 984
Thu 10/913:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7R17 503
Thu 29/105:35
PER
-
JNB
3 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1120:20
JNB
-
PER
1 stop40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R18 249
Mon 17/81:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/820:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop36h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7R18 411
Tue 11/81:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/820:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop36h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/7R18 525
Mon 10/81:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/820:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop36h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7R18 671
Fri 4/916:55
PER
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R18 687
Sun 16/813:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 23/813:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop28h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7R18 752
Wed 30/922:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop40h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/1113:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7R18 801
Thu 29/1022:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1120:20
JNB
-
PER
1 stop40h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R19 028

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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 660

One-way from

R9 814

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 110

Good round-trip deal

R29 522 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 436 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 6/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 476 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 158 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 7 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 17/8

6:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

13:45-5:10

1 stop33h 25m

R19 433

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 19/10

12:30-9:10

2 stops28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

13:45-11:15

2 stops38h 00m

R19 661

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 25/12

17:05-13:05

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

14:30-23:55

2 stops27h 25m

R20 764

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 17/8

12:15-10:30

2 stops52h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

18:00-0:40

2 stops48h 40m

R20 780

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 16/8

14:00-10:15

2 stops50h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

18:00-0:40

2 stops48h 40m

R20 828

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

17:20-7:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

R20 910

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 11/8

18:10-19:20

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

20:25-19:30

1 stop39h 05m

R21 964

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

13:00-16:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:45-6:10

1 stop36h 25m

R22 224

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 26/11

22:45-15:35

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

13:45-18:45

1 stop23h 00m

R22 337

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 28/7

12:15-10:15

2 stops52h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

17:55-0:40

2 stops48h 45m

R22 743

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 205). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 761). 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 7 July 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 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 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 morning 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 8% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 90 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

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 7 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 057 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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 18h 55m. 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 (R8 065), Qatar Airways (R9 346), and Singapore Airlines (R10 083).

  • 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 R29 522. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R19 385 on average, our data indicates R29 522 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 205). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 761). 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 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 7 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR8 030AverageR8 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 252AverageR23 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 823AverageR16 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 418AverageR22 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 170AverageR25 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 734AverageR27 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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