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$54+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$27

Cheapest round-trip flight

$63

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Good round-trip deal

$77 or less

Good one-way deal

$36 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 Durban King Shaka Intl.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo (avg. price of $121).
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Cape Town Intl (CPT) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg OR Tambo (average round-trip price of $123).
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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 August 14, 2025.

Sat 11/227:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 11/296:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/14$119
Fri 1/237:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 1/276:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/14$121
Tue 8/268:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sun 8/315:50 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 8/14$127
Sat 11/2910:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/47:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$129
Tue 10/285:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sun 11/25:45 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 8/12$130
Mon 8/258:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Tue 8/269:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 8/14$131
Mon 11/37:35 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Fri 11/78:40 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 8/14$132
Sun 11/28:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$133
Tue 8/268:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sat 8/309:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 8/14$134
Tue 9/26:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sat 9/69:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 8/14$135
Tue 11/117:15 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 25mFlySafair
Fri 11/147:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 8/14$136
Sun 9/72:30 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/134:20 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$370

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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 August 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/25

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

3:20 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$115

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/22

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/29

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$120

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/21

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$121

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/26

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$121

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/23

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

3:20 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$121

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/30

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$125

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/21

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/24

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$135

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/12

2:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$135

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$135

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

8:30 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

6:30 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$140

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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 round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 55 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $348). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $463). 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 Dubai. Price data was last updated on August 10, 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 Monday afternoons 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: Emirates, South African, RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Dubai.

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 (502 flights per day), Durban (275 flights per day), and Harare (178 flights per day).

Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $56
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $27
Harare
Harare
From $87
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $324

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 $27. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $27
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
From $42
East London
East London
From $44

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 August 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, South African, and RwandAir 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
South African
7.7
Good
41 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
827 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 August 14, 2025.

  • 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, Athens, Mumbai. 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 $27 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $653 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 Lift 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 Lift flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($54).

  • 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 Cape Town starting at $487
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban starting at $565
    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?

    November 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 Dubai from $483 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $765 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. from $824 round trip

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