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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? If you want to travel to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport next month, return fares start from $1,505. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Johannesburg.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Johannesburg.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.

Johannesburg.$1,267 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 21 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,267, select.

Johannesburg.$1,292 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,292, select.

Johannesburg.$1,344 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,344, select.

Johannesburg.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.

Johannesburg.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.

Johannesburg.$1,436 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,436, select.

Johannesburg.$1,437 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,437, select.

Johannesburg.$1,505 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,505, select.

Johannesburg.$1,515 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,515, select.

Johannesburg.$1,549 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,549, select.

Johannesburg.$1,599 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,599, select.

Johannesburg.$1,617 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Mar, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,617, select.

Johannesburg.$1,621 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,621, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, South African Airways all fly direct to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually September.

How can I find the best flight deal to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 1 minute.

How much are return flights to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The best price we found for a return flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is $1,255. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is Friday, 4 September 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Johannesburg with?

Currently, Singapore Airlines and South African Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Flying to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,255
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	13 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	20

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How to find cheap flights to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

$1,255 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to JNB, the lowest fare is $839.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Johannesburg, where Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Johannesburg. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.
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Best time to go to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to get on a flight to Johannesburg is usually May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to JNB.
If you'd like to experience Johannesburg at its busiest, lock in your flights to JNB for April. Going on holiday during peak periods typically means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Johannesburg then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before you travel. January is the warmest time of year in Johannesburg, averaging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Ranging from 3ºC (37ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF), July is when temperatures are lowest.
July is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. This is the driest month in Johannesburg.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.

Flying to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): What you need to know

Skip the layovers and get to Johannesburg in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Turkish Airlines is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 95% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a great choice when reserving your JNB plane ticket.
JNB is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to JNB:
Flights taking off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport touch down when expected 75% of the time. This percentage highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Getting to central Johannesburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The distance from JNB to central Johannesburg is about 26 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to JNB.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Johannesburg:

Johannesburg highlights

These leading attractions should be high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Johannesburg:
- Apartheid Museum: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres southwest of the centre.
- Brenthurst Gardens: Take a breather here while exploring Johannesburg. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres north of the centre.
- Top of Africa: Need another great reason to visit Johannesburg? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.

How to get to Soweto from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The nearby city of Soweto is about 48 kilometres from JNB. The drive to the centre in a taxi or ride-share usually takes around 45 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 55 minutes if you decide to travel to Soweto on public transport.

Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Pretoria

Pretoria is located around 48 kilometres from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 40 minutes.

Explore more of South Africa

South Africa keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Soweto, located around 40 kilometres west of Johannesburg. Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House should be on your to-do list.
Pretoria is another place that's too good to skip while you're in South Africa. You'll find it roughly 48 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve stand out as highlights.
Say yes to more adventures in Benoni. Roughly 10 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg, Korsman Bird Sanctuary, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and Korsman Conservancy are reason enough to go.