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$48+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from OR Tambo

Discover essential information about flights departing from OR Tambo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the OR Tambo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$24

Cheapest round-trip flight

$53

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Good round-trip deal

$66 or less

Good one-way deal

$37 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $105).
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Cape Town Intl (CPT) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average round-trip price of $159).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Sat 5/248:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sun 5/255:45 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/10$106
Fri 5/236:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/288:55 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$122
Wed 5/144:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Mon 5/197:00 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/11$123
Mon 5/197:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 5/236:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/11$130
Mon 5/55:55 amJNB - WDH
Nonstop1h 55mSouth African
Thu 5/158:40 amWDH - JNB
Nonstop1h 45mSouth African
Deal found 4/10$188
Fri 6/203:15 pmJNB - WDH
Nonstop2h 10mAirlink
Sun 6/297:10 amWDH - JNB
Nonstop1h 50mAirlink
Deal found 4/10$213
Sun 5/258:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Thu 5/291:30 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 4/11$245
Mon 5/58:20 pmJNB - WDH
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/188:40 amWDH - JNB
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$302
Sun 5/118:20 amJNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/172:35 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11$311
Thu 5/18:15 pmJNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/98:20 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$360
Thu 7/312:10 pmJNB - ZNZ
1 stop6h 40mKenya Airways
Fri 7/118:40 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/11$374
Mon 4/212:15 pmJNB - ZNZ
1 stop22h 15mAir Tanzania
Fri 4/251:30 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop12h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 4/10$405

Find flights from OR Tambo within your budget

Find flights departing from OR Tambo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 11, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

8:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$143

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/24

8:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/29

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$145

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/19

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/22

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$149

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/22

4:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/29

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$168

JohannesburgWindhoek

JNB - WDH

JNBWDH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

5:55 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

Thu 5/15

8:40 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$188

JohannesburgWindhoek

JNB - WDH

JNBWDH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/20

3:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

Sun 6/29

7:10 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$213

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/15

4:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/21

6:10 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$251

JohannesburgWindhoek

JNB - WDH

JNBWDH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

8:20 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

Thu 5/15

8:40 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$302

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/17

2:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$311

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/1

8:15 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/9

8:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$360

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo in April
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Newark. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 2 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $786). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of $897). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

For flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, Delta, British Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From $54

Airlink

Airlink

From $52

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From $187

South African

South African

From $74

What are popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport everyday are: Cape Town (601 flights per day), Durban (312 flights per day), and Doha (215 flights per day).

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From $39

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From $24

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From $280

London

London

From $330

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at $24. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From $24

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

From $33

Bloemfontein Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

From $35

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From $39

Airline reviews for flights from OR Tambo

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from OR Tambo. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your OR Tambo travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on April 11, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,911 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Mumbai, Amsterdam. Throughout the year, Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland are some of the top choices made by users flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $24 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $666 to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Airlink, FlySafair, and Cemair have the cheapest prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kasane ($52), FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein Intl ($54), and Cemair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein Intl ($55).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town starting at $502
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban starting at $555
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hoedspruit starting at $593
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Victoria Falls starting at $600

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, consider Luanda. Prices start at $2,367 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to embark to:
    Fly from Johannesburg to London from $527 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $725 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta from $934 round trip

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