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Cheapest round-trip
$1,071
Typical prices: $1,133-$1,439
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Cheapest non-stop
$1,670
Typical prices: $1,605-$2,000
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Cheap Flights to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to OR Tambo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to OR Tambo

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
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10:25 pm - 3:50 pm
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32h 25m
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LAX
35h 30m
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$1,071Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25
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39h 35m
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35h 30m
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$1,074Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21
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20h 35m
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$1,111Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
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20h 05m
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36h 20m
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$1,113Kenya Airways
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$1,141Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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$1,202Ethiopian Air
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$1,211Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $1,071 return. The most popular connection is from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,111 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,800. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $2,086 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,214 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,880 and $1,746 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of $796.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,746 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,746.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From Newark Airport $1,746 round-trip, from Atlanta $2,531 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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When to book flights to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Does O. R. Tambo International Airport have play areas for children?

    There is not an official play area in the airport. However, if you go to Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch Restaurant on Level 2, there is a small children’s play area within the restaurant itself. You can watch the kids play via cameras while you enjoy a meal.

  • Are there airport hotels in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Yes, there is an airport hotel in the airport. The Protea Hotel Transit is located in the International Terminal of the airport. Rooms are available for overnight use. Or, they can be rented in 6 hour blocks of time if you want a quick nap between your flights.

  • What to do in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    There are two chapel rooms located in the airport. The Christian chapel room is located in Terminal B. The Muslim Prayer room is located in Terminal A. There are also a variety of duty free shops you can visit throughout the airport. Or, if you’re feeling tense, head to Terminal A for a massage.

  • Are there good restaurants in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Yes, there are many great places to eat in the airport for those that booked flights to Johannesburg. You can stop by Spur or Wimpy’s restaurants in the central terminal. Or, visit Byte Restaurant in the international departures area. Visit Ocean Basket for seafood when you’re in the domestic departures area. All restaurants close by 11 p.m. at night so plan ahead when considering your dining choices.

  • Does Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport offer accessible services?

    JNB has pointed at the parking lot designated for those with special needs. Persons who are hard of hearing have visual signals all through the airport. The airport also has courtesy telephones at every terminal, including the waiting area, to offer assistance whenever needed. Those with low vision can use the braille-coded elevators to commute throughout the airport. The braille-coded equipment at the airport is designed to be of a low level for easy access. The ramps and elevators situated at all terminals are to improve the movements of those with reduced mobility. The JNB also offers its passengers reduced mobility wheelchairs, and the restrooms are designed to allow such assistance equipment access.

  • What are the standard stopover options for Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

    If you are traveling from ORD to JNB, you should expect a stop at cities such as Doha, Heathrow, and Abu Dhabi. If you are traveling from LAX to JNB, expect layovers at Newman, Amsterdam, and Atlanta. If you want to travel from LAS to JNB, then expect to stop at cities such as Atlanta and Newman. If traveling from DWL to JNB, you should expect a layover at cities including Newman, Atlanta, and Doha. If traveling from JFK to JNB, you must expect layover in several cities, including Atlanta, Heathrow, and Amsterdam.

  • Which car rental providers have counters at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

    If you are looking to rent a car after arriving at JNB, it would be best to visit the rental car park point at the north end of the section. At this location is the counter of several car rental agencies such as Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, First Car Rental, and Select Car Hire.

  • Do I need a visa or passport to travel to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

    US citizens do not require a visa when traveling for business or tourism purposes for 90 days or less. If your stay exceeds 90 days, you need to apply for a temporary residence visa. You, however, need to have a valid passport for 30 days. The passport needs to have two consecutive blank visa pages.

  • What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $1,071 return. The most popular connection is from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,111 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and downtown Johannesburg is 13 miles.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs $1,884. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $995 and departed from Newark Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Newark $3,934
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.
  • If you are booking flights to Johannesburg and want to relax, you can head to Terminal A in the duty free section and look for Letsema where you can get a massage. Or, spend some time in one of the chapel or prayer rooms before you head to your final destination.
  • If you’re wondering about your luggage when you get to the airport, you can find a free baggage trolley to get from one place to another. To keep your luggage secure, you can find luggage wrapping services in the terminal or Lock Up Luggage is located on the basement level.
  • There are many ways to get to and from O. R. Tambo International Airport. You can rent a car if you’d like to drive yourself. Or, you can use public transportation. Your public transportation choices include taxis, shuttles, buses and trains. Be sure to ask about airport approved taxi and shuttle services when arranging your ride.
  • If you have time to spend at O. R. Tambo International Airport, consider purchasing a pass into one of the VIP lounges. These lounges are available to everyone who buys a ticket – even economy passengers. Check with each lounge to find out the price of a pass.
  • O. R. Tambo International Airport is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However, most of the shops and restaurants close at 11 p.m. If you have an overnight layover or are arriving late at night, keep this in mind and bring along a few snacks just in case.
  • If you are looking for currency exchange services at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), go to the International Terminals section at the Arrivals Area. You will find currency exchange services, including Travelex, Bidvest Bank, and Master Currency, at these points.
  • If you want to whisper a prayer or meditate, visit the airport's chapel. There is a Christian Chapel at Terminal B on level 2, and the Muslim Prayer Room is at Terminal A in the basement.
  • If you want some runway action during your stopover, do so at any of the two public viewing decks with vantage viewing points. One is Terminal B while the other one is on the 4th floor of the International Terminal.
  • If you are looking to send your postcard, do so at the airport's postal office. They are at the International Arrivals Terminal and Domestic Terminal, shopping level.
  • Visit Airport Travel Hub or Gateway Travel Services at JNB when looking to hire a travel agency to offer guidance in Johannesburg. The local arrangement will provide you with the best travel experience. The two travel agencies have counters in the Arrivals Halls of Terminals A and B.

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