Cheap flights to OR Tambo from $551

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CMH — JNB
Jun 2 — Jun 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 2,696,634 searches and data was last updated on May 28, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,367

Round-trip from

$801

One-way from

$551
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From New York to Johannesburg
One-way flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to OR Tambo Airport in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,696,634 searches and data was last updated on May 28, 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Johannesburg in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sat 6/110:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/1110:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,168
Sun 6/1610:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/3010:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,211
Sun 6/29:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/2411:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,222
Sun 6/99:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/2010:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,226
Sun 6/1610:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/3010:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,259
Mon 6/310:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1510:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,268
Sat 6/159:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/1910:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,268
Tue 6/119:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/411:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,274
Wed 6/1910:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/2810:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,277

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 2,696,634 searches and data were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 8/216:55 amJFK - JNB
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/97:05 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop34h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$801
Tue 8/2012:25 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/97:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$801
Sun 8/1812:25 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/257:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$815
Mon 9/2310:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/111:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$822
Wed 9/46:55 amJFK - JNB
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/236:05 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$837
Sun 12/112:35 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/277:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$837
Sun 9/1510:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/2211:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$840
Mon 11/2512:35 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/257:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/26$841
Mon 8/1912:25 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/257:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$854

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 2,696,634 searches and data was last updated on May 28, 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.
Sun 6/29:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/2411:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,222
Mon 6/310:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1510:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,268
Mon 6/39:30 pmJFK - JNB
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/104:50 pmJNB - JFK
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,301
Tue 6/49:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/2010:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,316
Mon 6/310:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1510:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,323
Mon 6/36:05 amEWR - JNB
2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/1010:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,349
Mon 6/36:05 amEWR - JNB
2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1510:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,370
Wed 6/511:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/245:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,377
Wed 6/510:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/1810:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,386

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 2,696,634 searches and data was last updated on May 28, 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.
Mon 9/301:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/27$551
Mon 10/2812:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/27$608
Mon 10/281:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/27$609
Wed 10/91:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/28$612
Tue 8/2012:30 amJFK - JNB
3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$613
Wed 8/211:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/27$622
Sun 7/76:20 pmJFK - JNB
3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$639
Thu 10/101:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/27$642
Wed 10/21:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/27$642

Direct flights to OR Tambo Airport

Mon 10/148:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/510:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,312
Tue 10/158:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1710:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,362
Thu 8/158:45 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2110:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,412
Mon 11/48:55 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1710:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,416
Tue 10/228:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1110:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,458
Sun 10/279:55 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1810:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,462
Mon 11/118:55 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1710:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,464
Thu 9/268:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/48:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,501
Fri 10/48:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/138:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,512

Find flights to OR Tambo within your budget

Locate flights to OR Tambo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,696,634 searches and data was last updated on May 28, 2024.

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$801 - $1,250

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New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/9

1 stop34h 10m

$801

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/23

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/1

2 stops27h 00m

$822

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/15

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/16

1 stop25h 25m

$964

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops50h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/20

1 stop21h 30m

$1,074

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 11/9

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/25

1 stop42h 15m

$1,155

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/19

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/3

2 stops44h 20m

$1,176

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 11/24

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/22

1 stop25h 15m

$1,178

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 11/9

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/25

1 stop25h 15m

$1,248

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 10/1

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/31

1 stop31h 05m

$1,250

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Deals found on 5/27

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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 May 24, 2024.
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.
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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 May 26, 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 May 28, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and American Airlines 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.
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
47 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.8
Good
1,955 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,341 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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 $33, while round-trip flights cost around $12.

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

    A round-trip flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around $174, however they can be found for as little as $12.

  • 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 40 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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