OR Tambo

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Flights to OR Tambo in 2025

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 3, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,621

Round-trip from

$929

One-way from

$546

Good round-trip deal

$1,634 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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From New York to Johannesburg
One-way flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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Thu 11/139:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/1710:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$929
Tue 9/912:30 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/185:50 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,047
Fri 10/1010:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 10/263:10 amJNB - JFK
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,131
Sat 11/1512:20 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/307:05 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,137
Fri 8/223:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/29:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,139
Wed 8/2712:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1610:50 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,143
Mon 9/2210:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/307:25 pmJNB - JFK
3 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$1,147
Fri 9/191:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 9/291:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,153
Sun 12/711:20 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 1/97:45 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop32h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,181
Mon 10/61:20 amJFK - JNB
2 stops31h 00mRwandAir
Wed 10/294:50 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops29h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 7/1$1,186
Fri 8/223:00 pmLGA - JNB
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Sun 9/149:55 pmJNB - LGA
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/2$1,350
Tue 9/95:45 pmLGA - JNB
2 stops33h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 9/238:25 pmJNB - LGA
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,356

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 11/13

9:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

10:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$929

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 9/9

12:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

5:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$1,047

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

1:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops55h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/6

1:55 pm-9:59 am

2 stops50h 04m

$1,132

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/21

12:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

5:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,134

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/24

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/19

9:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,137

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

1:25 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

2:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,142

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

10:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

7:25 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,147

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/29

1:25 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$1,153

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/1

1:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

4:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,212

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/22

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

9:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,350

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The best insider tips for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
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American Airlines

AA's Flagship Business offers 6’ 7” lay-flat beds, direct aisle access, and chef-curated meals.


AA's Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats, 8” recline, and priority boarding on long-haul flights.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers lie-flat beds, Ferragamo kits, and Denon headphones on long-haul flights.


Turkish Airlines' Economy Class offers travel sets and 30-inch legroom on international flights over five hours.

Delta

Delta's Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats and Sky Club access on long-haul flights.


Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks on international flights.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and Polaris Lounge access for comfort.


United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian's Cloud Nine offers lie-flat beds on select aircraft and Ethiopian cuisine on long-haul flights.


Ethiopian's economy class offers 32-inch pitch seats and Ethiopian meals like doro wot on long-haul flights.

British Airways

BA's Club Suite offers solo pods with doors on A350s, providing privacy and comfort on long-haul flights.


BA's World Traveller Plus offers extra seat width and legroom, ideal for more space on long-haul flights.

Airports
JNB

For a smooth arrival at JNB, ensure your passport has two consecutive blank pages to avoid entry issues.

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Best time to book a flight to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 20 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from New York to OR Tambo takes 22 hours 22 minutes. Flights to OR Tambo from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to OR Tambo

The most flights from New York to OR Tambo are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to OR Tambo are Condor, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in OR Tambo ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit OR Tambo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to OR Tambo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, SWISS, and Qatar Airways to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to OR Tambo

After massive upgrades for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is vastly different to the disorganized airport of only a few years ago. South Africa’s main hub and Africa’s busiest airport, it processes nearly 18 million passengers each year from destinations around the world and is the point of entry for nearly every visitor to South Africa.

Many flights to OR Tambo Airport come from other parts of Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, George, Maputo, Harare and Gabarone. However, there are also regular flights from major international destinations such as London, Paris, Cairo, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Athens, Mumbai, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Lisbon and Istanbul.

As the gateway to the wonders of South Africa, including nearby Kruger National Park and the historic townships of Alexandra and Soweto, Johannesburg’s improved airport gets high marks for service. The spacious terminals are perfectly adequate for a long stopover.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to OR Tambo if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to OR Tambo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to OR Tambo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to OR Tambo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost $26, while round-trip flights cost around $44.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to OR Tambo?

    A round-trip flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $974, however they can be found for as little as $44.

  • Where does the fastest flight to OR Tambo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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