Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 371

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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 30 December 2025.

Wed 31/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 16/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12R22 862
Wed 31/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12R23 046
Mon 29/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/12R25 297
Wed 31/1222:45PER - JNB
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R25 347
Mon 29/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/12R26 531
Mon 29/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/12R26 548
Tue 30/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/12R27 832
Wed 31/127:15BNE - JNB
2 stops32h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/111:00JNB - BNE
2 stops36h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12R28 999
Tue 30/1215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/111:00JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R29 516
Tue 30/1223:55MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 40mEmirates
Thu 22/122:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 55mEmirates
Deal found 29/12R29 666
Wed 31/1223:10PER - JNB
2 stops39h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 13/19:50JNB - PER
2 stops24h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12R29 766
Mon 29/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/119:10JNB - PER
2 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R30 350

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 257

One-way from

R8 371

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 281

Good round-trip deal

R31 047 or less

Good one-way deal

R18 079 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 35m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 066 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 810 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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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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Australia

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 3/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

R14 041

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 9/2

23:50-5:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

R15 292

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 13/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

R15 492

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 625

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 5/2

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:40-12:35

1 stop16h 55m

R15 742

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 16/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:55-1:00

1 stop45h 35m

R16 359

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:40-16:55

1 stop19h 15m

R17 092

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 27/1

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-16:55

1 stop37h 00m

R17 092

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 1/2

5:35-8:20

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:45-18:45

1 stop23h 00m

R17 293

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

R17 793

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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 872). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 675). 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 30 December 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.

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 30 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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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

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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 11h 15m. 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 210), Qatar Airways (R8 850), and Cathay Pacific (R9 000).

  • 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 R18 079. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R12 957 on average, our data indicates R27 284 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 872). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 675). 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?

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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 30 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 511AverageR19 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 954AverageR16 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 199AverageR16 432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 235AverageR21 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 697AverageR21 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 925AverageR24 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 904AverageR25 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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