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$704+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — JNB
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,083
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$704
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,569
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/410:35 amRDU - JNB
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1310:25 amJNB - RDU
2 stops36h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,083
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:32 amRDU - JNB
2 stops41h 48mSWISS
Sun 5/187:35 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops31h 54mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$1,127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/710:23 amRDU - JNB
3 stops35h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/164:00 amJNB - RDU
3 stops41h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,144
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/53:40 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop34h 55mLufthansa
Wed 5/147:00 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:00 amRDU - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/242:30 pmJNB - RDU
3 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$1,168
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:03 amRDU - JNB
2 stops26h 47mKenya Airways
Fri 5/165:00 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops26h 22mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,197
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:05 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/155:50 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops35h 31mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:15 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop33h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/177:25 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop24h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,384
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:38 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Wed 5/148:25 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:58 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop17h 42mDelta
Fri 10/246:50 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops30h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,410
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/41:00 pmRDU - JNB
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Fri 7/1811:15 pmJNB - RDU
2 stops25h 58mKLM
Deal found 4/28$1,596
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:15 pmRDU - JNB
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 5/179:15 pmJNB - RDU
1 stop22h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,656

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/4

10:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

10:25 am-4:48 pm

2 stops36h 23m

$1,083

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

9:32 am-9:20 am

2 stops41h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

7:35 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,127

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

10:23 am-3:55 am

3 stops35h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

4:00 am-3:12 pm

3 stops41h 12m

$1,144

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

3:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

7:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,163

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

2:30 pm-11:46 pm

3 stops39h 16m

$1,189

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

7:03 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

5:00 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$1,197

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

4:05 pm-10:35 am

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

5:50 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$1,278

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/10

6:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

7:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,384

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

7:38 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

8:25 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,386

RaleighJohannesburg

RDU - JNB

RDUJNB

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/4

1:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/18

11:15 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$1,596

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to OR Tambo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 43 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Raleigh, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham, which is the city’s only airport. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is located 11.1 mi from the center of Raleigh. There are 0 flights from Raleigh-Durham to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,083. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $1,127, and Lufthansa, from $1,163. Users have found that United Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $704 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $943 and Delta from $1,203 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Raleigh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,071Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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