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— JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 19, 2024.

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,797

Round-trip from

$806

One-way from

$570
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One-way flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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Cheapest flights to OR Tambo Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to OR Tambo Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

Tue 12/318:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/411:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/18$1,224
Tue 12/311:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 2/45:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,322
Mon 12/3010:00 amEWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/62:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/18$1,333
Tue 12/318:55 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/163:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,422
Tue 12/3110:05 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Wed 1/158:25 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop31h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$1,449
Tue 12/318:05 amJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 2/69:15 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,476
Sun 12/295:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/278:25 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,517
Tue 12/318:50 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Tue 1/147:35 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,530
Sat 12/284:40 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/207:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,561
Tue 12/314:50 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mAir France
Mon 2/37:40 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 12/18$1,572
Tue 12/311:00 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Sun 2/211:55 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops25h 54mKLM
Deal found 12/18$1,600
Sat 12/284:40 pmLGA - JNB
2 stops57h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/207:35 pmJNB - LGA
2 stops32h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,646

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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 19, 2024.

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 3/10

1:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/20

7:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$807

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 3/21

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/25

2:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

$985

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 1/26

9:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/9

7:25 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,081

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/11

12:55 pm-7:10 am

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/17

1:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

$1,095

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

8:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/16

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,097

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/16

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/23

7:05 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,098

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 1/14

6:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/28

7:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,103

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/16

8:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/29

7:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,105

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/16

8:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/29

9:15 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,114

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/1

4:10 pm-10:20 am

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/16

9:15 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,117

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to OR Tambo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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: Out of all of the providers offering Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to OR Tambo

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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 from New York to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 45 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.

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from New York to OR Tambo takes 21 hours 46 minutes. Flights to OR Tambo from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to OR Tambo

The most flights from New York to OR Tambo are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to OR Tambo are United Airlines, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,312

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From $974

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $770

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From $828

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to OR Tambo are SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in OR Tambo ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit OR Tambo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

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).

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 December 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines 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
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost $36, while round-trip flights cost around $44.

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

    A round-trip flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $126, however they can be found for as little as $44.

  • 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 40 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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

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