Cheap flights to OR Tambo from $518

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CMH — JNB
May 2 — May 91

Flights to OR Tambo in 2024

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,292

Round-trip from

$993

One-way from

$518
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From New York to Johannesburg
One-way flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to OR Tambo Airport in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Johannesburg in April and May 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sun 4/2811:00 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 5/139:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/26$856
Sun 5/511:00 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 5/209:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/26$872
Mon 5/611:00 amJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mSAUDIA
Mon 5/209:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/26$952
Wed 5/1510:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/1911:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$993
Fri 5/249:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/310:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$1,009
Wed 5/1510:00 pmJFK - JNB
3 stops68h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/194:00 amJNB - JFK
3 stops46h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$1,039
Fri 5/39:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/104:00 amJNB - EWR
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$1,059
Tue 5/79:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/2211:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$1,061
Wed 5/812:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Wed 5/159:45 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop41h 15mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$1,064

OR Tambo Airport 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for OR Tambo Airport in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 9/1510:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/2411:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$824
Sun 9/1510:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/2211:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$827
Sun 9/1510:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/2211:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/27$841
Sun 4/2811:00 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 5/139:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/26$856
Wed 11/207:50 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/247:15 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$858
Sun 5/511:00 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 5/209:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/26$872
Mon 9/1610:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/111:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$878
Sun 10/279:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/1911:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/25$897
Sun 9/1510:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/234:00 amJNB - JFK
3 stops45h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$904

Flights to OR Tambo Airport departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to OR Tambo Airport, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Users traveling to Johannesburg last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Tue 5/71:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 5/225:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,115
Mon 5/612:30 amJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2212:10 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,117
Mon 5/610:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/2011:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops51h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$1,121
Mon 5/612:30 amJFK - JNB
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/269:55 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,150
Tue 5/71:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 5/265:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,157
Tue 5/711:55 amJFK - JNB
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/269:55 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,162
Sun 5/511:55 amJFK - JNB
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/205:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,165
Thu 5/21:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 5/101:15 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,168
Fri 5/31:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 5/105:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,174

One-way flights to OR Tambo Airport

Explore one-way flight options to OR Tambo Airport for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Johannesburg, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to Johannesburg should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sat 5/412:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$518
Sat 5/41:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$520
Fri 5/312:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$540
Fri 5/312:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$541
Wed 5/112:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$585
Wed 5/11:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$586
Thu 5/21:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/26$619
Tue 4/306:20 pmJFK - JNB
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$621
Wed 5/1512:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/26$637

Direct flights to OR Tambo Airport

Tue 10/18:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/3110:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,311
Sun 9/298:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/238:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,411
Sun 9/158:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/228:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,501
Wed 5/159:10 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/198:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,511
Mon 5/139:10 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/58:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,513
Sun 9/228:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/78:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,545
Thu 9/128:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/218:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,611
Mon 9/168:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/110:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,612
Mon 8/198:45 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/268:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,661

Average price of flights to OR Tambo Airport by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to OR Tambo is currently $574 while a round-trip flight costs $1,228. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to OR Tambo (average of $1,193). Flying to OR Tambo in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,810). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,193

February

$1,222

March

$1,283

April

$1,282

May

$1,396

June

$1,571

July

$1,810

August

$1,493

September

$1,331

October

$1,276

November

$1,283

December

$1,393

Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

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).

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 to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 70 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 27, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Egypt Air and Lufthansa to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,623 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
2,056 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,459 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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, SAUDIA 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically cost $29, while round-trip flights cost around $52.

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

    A round-trip flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $126, however they can be found for as little as $52.

  • 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 35 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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