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Cheap flights to OR Tambo from $581

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May 20 — May 271
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Flights to OR Tambo in 2024

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,358

Round-trip from

$847

One-way from

$581
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One-way flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to OR Tambo Airport in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Johannesburg in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/510:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,033
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/610:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,039
Fri 5/179:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops33h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/3010:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$1,064
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/310:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,087
Mon 5/2010:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/2610:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,104
Mon 5/2710:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/410:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,108
Fri 5/179:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops33h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/244:00 amJNB - EWR
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$1,113
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/610:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,139
Mon 5/2010:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/410:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,141

OR Tambo Airport 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for OR Tambo Airport in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data were last updated on May 15, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 12/112:35 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/277:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$812
Sat 11/3012:35 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/277:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$828
Sun 10/1310:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/311:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$841
Sat 11/3012:35 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/277:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$845
Sun 9/112:20 amJFK - JNB
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/156:05 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$847
Sun 9/112:25 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/156:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$847
Sun 12/112:10 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/277:05 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$848
Mon 11/118:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/2411:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$851
Sun 11/38:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/1211:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$852

Flights to OR Tambo Airport departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to OR Tambo Airport, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
Users traveling to Johannesburg last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/510:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,033
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/610:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,039
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/310:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,087
Mon 5/2010:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/2610:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,104
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/610:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,139
Mon 5/2010:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/410:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,141
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/24:00 amJNB - EWR
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,156
Thu 5/239:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/310:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$1,167
Mon 5/2012:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Sun 5/269:45 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop41h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/14$1,178

One-way flights to OR Tambo Airport

Explore one-way flight options to OR Tambo Airport for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Johannesburg, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to Johannesburg should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sun 7/2112:30 amJFK - JNB
3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$581
Mon 8/261:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/14$612
Wed 9/251:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/14$669
Wed 9/251:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/15$688
Thu 8/299:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$704
Tue 5/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$706
Sat 8/1010:35 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/14$714
Wed 5/2210:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$717
Wed 8/710:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$719

Direct flights to OR Tambo Airport

Wed 10/168:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/238:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,387
Mon 9/28:45 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/158:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,402
Thu 10/248:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2810:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,412
Mon 11/118:55 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2410:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,440
Fri 10/258:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2810:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,462
Fri 10/118:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/2710:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,512
Thu 8/298:45 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/98:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,552
Thu 10/248:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/3010:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,562
Mon 7/158:45 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/228:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,603

Find flights to OR Tambo within your budget

Locate flights to OR Tambo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

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NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 9/1

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/15

1 stop34h 35m

$847

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 9/29

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/23

2 stops26h 45m

$960

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 10/12

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/21

1 stop42h 15m

$1,155

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/19

2 stops48h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/26

1 stop29h 20m

$1,180

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 11/11

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/24

1 stop25h 15m

$1,246

New York LaGuardiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/27

2 stops37h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/30

2 stops45h 30m

$1,268

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 9/14

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/27

1 stop30h 35m

$1,300

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 10/16

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/23

1 stop26h 40m

$1,301

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 9/3

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/16

1 stop26h 00m

$1,314

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Average price of flights to OR Tambo Airport by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to OR Tambo is currently $679 while a round-trip flight costs $1,175. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to OR Tambo (average of $1,192). Flying to OR Tambo in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,781). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,192

February

$1,221

March

$1,283

April

$1,280

May

$1,401

June

$1,572

July

$1,781

August

$1,491

September

$1,341

October

$1,269

November

$1,289

December

$1,388

Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to OR Tambo, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 May 15, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, American Airlines and Delta to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. 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
3,954 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,954 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,954 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,954 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,954 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

RwandAir
7.9
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,954 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,393 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,954 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

After massive upgrades for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is vastly different to the disorganized airport of only a few years ago. South Africa’s main hub and Africa’s busiest airport, it processes nearly 18 million passengers each year from destinations around the world and is the point of entry for nearly every visitor to South Africa.

Many flights to OR Tambo Airport come from other parts of Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, George, Maputo, Harare and Gabarone. However, there are also regular flights from major international destinations such as London, Paris, Cairo, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Athens, Mumbai, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Lisbon and Istanbul.

As the gateway to the wonders of South Africa, including nearby Kruger National Park and the historic townships of Alexandra and Soweto, Johannesburg’s improved airport gets high marks for service. The spacious terminals are perfectly adequate for a long stopover.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to OR Tambo if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to OR Tambo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to OR Tambo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SAUDIA is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to OR Tambo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically cost $32, while round-trip flights cost around $46.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to OR Tambo?

    A round-trip flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $1,139, however they can be found for as little as $46.

  • Where does the fastest flight to OR Tambo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport).

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