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$35+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$24

Cheapest round-trip flight

$52

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Good round-trip deal

$73 or less

Good one-way deal

$35 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Bloemfontein Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to East London.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $125).
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Cape Town Intl (CPT) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average round-trip price of $77).
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:30 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Tue 10/142:30 pmDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Deal found 9/16$82
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/198:00 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Tue 10/218:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Deal found 9/15$90
This Lift deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lift is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:00 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Thu 11/208:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Deal found 9/15$92
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:30 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Mon 10/278:10 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Deal found 9/16$93
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:00 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/711:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$97
This Lift deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lift is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:55 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Thu 12/118:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Deal found 9/15$101
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:05 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Sun 12/75:00 pmDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/15$102
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/86:35 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Sun 1/115:00 pmDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/17$103
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:05 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Wed 12/245:00 pmDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/17$104
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:35 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Sat 12/65:00 pmDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/17$105
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:05 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Thu 11/277:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/16$106
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:05 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Tue 12/305:00 pmDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/15$107

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 September 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

9:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 2/15

10:55 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$102

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/27

6:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$102

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

6:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$102

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/8

3:05 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/11

5:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$102

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

9:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/14

5:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$102

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/2

3:05 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/18

10:55 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$103

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/22

3:05 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/25

7:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$104

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/21

3:05 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 1/3

5:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$104

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/5

10:25 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/10

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$190

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$197

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 Cape Town. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 88 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $57). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $100). 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 round-trip from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

For flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport check dates and pricing for the following: FlySafair, Airlink, South African, FlexFlight, Cemair. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From $40
Airlink
Airlink
From $49
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $238
South African
South African
From $78

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 (556 flights per day), Durban (305 flights per day), and Doha (215 flights per day).

Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $41
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $24
Harare
Harare
From $87
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From $455

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 Bloemfontein Intl, with prices starting at $24. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bloemfontein Intl
Bloemfontein Intl
From $24
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $24
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $41

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 September 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, FlySafair, and South African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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
116 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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
7.6
Good
45 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

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?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Guangzhou, Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Throughout the year, Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Guangzhou 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 Bloemfontein (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $655 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 FlySafair, Airlink, and Cemair have the cheapest prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein Intl ($40), Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kasane ($49), and Cemair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($51).

  • 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 Durban starting at $401
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali starting at $545
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hoedspruit starting at $593
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kimberley starting at $634

  • 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?

    June 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:
    Fly from Johannesburg to Durban from $60 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town from $110 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Dubai from $490 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $766 round trip

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