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R1 310+ 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 23/3. 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
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

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 28 February 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R440

Cheapest round-trip flight

R889

Cheapest airline

Emirates

Most popular destination

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Good round-trip deal

R1 459 or less

Good one-way deal

R608 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 Bloemfontein Intl.
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On average, Emirates currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of R11 970).
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Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average return price of R1 014).
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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 28 February 2025.

Sun 23/37:40JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mFlySafair
Wed 26/319:35DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 27/2R1 310
Tue 5/816:55JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Sat 9/87:00DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Deal found 27/2R1 347
Wed 5/36:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Wed 12/319:35PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 27/2R1 420
Wed 26/36:30JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/38:40DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R1 531
Mon 3/36:00JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/319:35PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R1 752
Wed 2/418:35JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Wed 9/410:55DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 28/2R1 955
Fri 4/420:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Wed 9/416:40CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 27/2R2 048
Fri 20/612:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 23/67:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 27/2R2 103
Mon 31/318:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Sun 6/47:15PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mAirlink
Deal found 27/2R2 158
Mon 10/321:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/321:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R2 398
Mon 17/39:30JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mCemair
Tue 25/314:45DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 15mCemair
Deal found 27/2R2 472
Tue 11/319:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Fri 14/319:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 27/2R2 509

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

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

8:00-9:45

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/3

7:15-8:50

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 789

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

13:40-14:50

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 31/3

21:30-22:40

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 789

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

8:00-9:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 23/3

8:15-9:25

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 808

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

6:15-8:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 9/4

19:35-21:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 826

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

20:35-21:45

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/4

18:40-19:50

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 900

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

18:35-19:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/4

10:55-12:05

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 955

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

20:30-22:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

16:40-18:45

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 048

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

7:00-9:05

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 103

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 6/4

7:15-8:50

Nonstop1h 35m

R2 158

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

21:05-23:15

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

21:05-23:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 398

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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 25 February 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 015). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R1 771). 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 23 February 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Monday mornings 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.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport check dates and pricing for the following: FlySafair, Airlink, South African, Cemair, FlexFlight. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From R34

Airlink

Airlink

From R51

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R437

Emirates

Emirates

From R19

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

From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Cape Town (573 flights per day), Durban (293 flights per day) and Doha (206 flights per day).

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From R47

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From R24

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From R265

London

London

From R309

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 R440. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From R24

Bloemfontein Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

From R29

East London

East London

From R30

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

From R35

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.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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

Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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

FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
112 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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

South African
7,4
Good
41 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from OR Tambo. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

  • 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 Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland. 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 R440 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 361 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 (R353). Lift flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl (R459). FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein Intl (R621).

  • 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 Durban from R7 745
    Johannesburg OR Tambo to Port Elizabeth from R8 731
    Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town from R8 861
    Johannesburg OR Tambo to Margate from R9 420

  • 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 020 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 R996 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth from R1 402 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to George from R1 882 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town from R1 937 round trip
    Travel from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from R2 767 round trip

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