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C$ 769+ Cheap flights to OR Tambo

— JNB
2 Oct — 9 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to OR Tambo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to OR Tambo Airport

Thu 10/96:10 a.m. -
2 stops46h 45m
Mon 21/91:15 a.m. -
2 stops46h 20m
Deal found 31/8C$ 1,248
Tue 27/106:00 a.m. -
2 stops46h 55m
Sun 1/111:35 a.m. -
2 stops47h 03m
Deal found 27/8C$ 1,249
Wed 21/106:00 a.m. -
2 stops36h 15m
Thu 12/1112:05 p.m. -
2 stops36h 09m
Deal found 28/8C$ 1,251
Sat 26/96:10 a.m. -
2 stops27h 40m
Thu 29/105:00 p.m. -
2 stops30h 38m
Deal found 30/8C$ 1,252
Mon 12/107:25 a.m. -
2 stops26h 25m
Mon 26/105:00 p.m. -
2 stops31h 10m
Deal found 28/8C$ 1,267
Sat 26/96:10 a.m. -
2 stops27h 40m
Thu 29/105:00 p.m. -
2 stops30h 38m
Deal found 31/8C$ 1,302
Tue 3/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops26h 50m
Tue 1/125:00 p.m. -
2 stops31h 10m
Deal found 30/8C$ 1,306
Tue 27/105:25 p.m. -
2 stops40h 25m
Sat 31/101:35 a.m. -
2 stops61h 07m
Deal found 31/8C$ 1,309
Thu 10/96:00 a.m. -
2 stops46h 55m
Wed 7/101:15 a.m. -
2 stops60h 46m
Deal found 29/8C$ 1,312
Tue 22/96:10 a.m. -
2 stops36h 05m
Thu 22/1012:10 p.m. -
2 stops35h 28m
Deal found 28/8C$ 1,314
Mon 12/107:25 a.m. -
2 stops26h 25m
Mon 26/105:00 p.m. -
2 stops27h 37m
Deal found 27/8C$ 1,324
Sun 29/117:25 a.m. -
2 stops25h 25m
Sun 17/112:05 p.m. -
2 stops33h 32m
Deal found 28/8C$ 1,605

Find flight deals to OR Tambo Airport

Round-trip from

C$ 1,248

One-way from

C$ 869

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,605
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 04m total
  • Toronto to Johannesburg
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17/10
  • 17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • Toronto to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Mon 12/10

7:25 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

5:00 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 10m

C$ 1,267

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 24/9

10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

2:30 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 25m

C$ 1,534

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Wed 4/11

12:10 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

10:00 p.m.-4:41 p.m.

2 stops25h 41m

C$ 1,778

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Tue 27/10

12:30 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

8:40 p.m.-5:56 p.m.

2 stops28h 16m

C$ 1,793

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Tue 27/10

12:30 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

7:45 p.m.-3:56 p.m.

2 stops27h 11m

C$ 1,828

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Fri 26/2

2:20 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/4

10:00 p.m.-2:36 p.m.

1 stop22h 36m

C$ 1,831

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Sat 27/2

2:20 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/4

10:00 p.m.-2:36 p.m.

1 stop22h 36m

C$ 1,831

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 2/2

9:00 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/5

10:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops25h 15m

C$ 1,843

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Tue 3/11

12:30 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

8:40 p.m.-5:56 p.m.

2 stops28h 16m

C$ 1,859

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ Toronto Island - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Tue 9/2

12:30 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/3

8:40 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 15m

C$ 1,913

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

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from Toronto to OR Tambo takes 26 hours 6 minutes. Flights to OR Tambo from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to OR Tambo are Ethiopian Air, KLM and United Airlines.

KLM
KLM
From C$ 834
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From C$ 1,140
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 1,195
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 954

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to OR Tambo are American Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in OR Tambo ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit OR Tambo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

The best time to book flights to OR Tambo is 30 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,655 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,722 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,157 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,037 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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, Turkish Airlines 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 C$ 101, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 264.

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

    A round-trip flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around C$ 476, however they can be found for as little as C$ 264.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (20 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 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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