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R927+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — CPT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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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 travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R455

Cheapest round-trip flight

R848

Cheapest airline

Emirates

Most popular destination

Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Good round-trip deal

R1 381 or less

Good one-way deal

R601 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga.
On average, Emirates currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of R12 309).
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of R3 641).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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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 15 April 2025.

Sun 11/56:00JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Sat 24/520:45DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 15/4R927
Fri 16/56:00JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Wed 28/513:55DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Deal found 14/4R1 022
Mon 28/46:00JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/421:40DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R1 249
Fri 29/89:05JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Mon 1/97:00DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 14/4R1 949
Wed 7/56:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Tue 13/521:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 14/4R2 006
Sat 27/912:45JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Mon 29/918:40DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Deal found 14/4R2 043
Mon 18/87:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 21/86:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 15/4R2 043
Sat 24/58:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/55:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R2 138
Sat 28/69:30JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mCemair
Fri 11/718:15DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 15mCemair
Deal found 14/4R2 819
Tue 29/46:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Fri 2/57:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 15/4R3 368
Sat 30/816:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Sun 14/98:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 15/4R3 633
Sat 26/421:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Mon 28/46:40CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 14/4R4 560

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 15 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

17:55-19:05

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/4

8:00-9:05

Nonstop1h 05m

R1 949

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

18:35-19:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 23/7

7:00-8:10

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 968

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

6:30-8:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

21:05-23:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 006

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 043

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

6:30-7:40

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 13/7

9:10-10:20

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 062

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

8:00-9:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 13/7

17:50-19:00

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 214

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

16:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

5:45-7:50

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 592

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

9:30-10:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 11/7

18:15-19:30

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 819

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

16:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

8:00-10:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 633

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

21:05-23:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/4

6:40-8:40

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 560

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo

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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 return flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R1 041). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R1 816). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from OR Tambo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Mumbai, Amsterdam. While Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • 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 R455 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R14 204 to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

    Looking at our data, Emirates, Lift, and FlySafair have been found to have the cheapest prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Here are some options available: Emirates flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Accra Kotoka (R362). Lift flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl (R471). FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein Intl (R629).

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

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are below:
    Johannesburg OR Tambo to Entebbe from R7 744
    Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban from R8 272
    Johannesburg OR Tambo to Victoria Falls from R8 662
    Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town from R9 104

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

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere, put Cape Town on your list as prices start at R8 226 for this destination.

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

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. At this moment in time December 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:
    Travel from Johannesburg to Durban from R965 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth from R1 514 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to Nelspruit from R1 514 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to East London from R1 646 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to George from R1 741 round trip

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