How to find cheap flights to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
472 € is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to JNB, the lowest fare is 299 €.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to JNB changes.
Around six months ahead is a great time to book tickets to Johannesburg, where O.R. Tambo International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the cheapest fares.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Johannesburg. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Look for plane tickets to O.R. Tambo International Airport that include a stop. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Johannesburg in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to JNB that fits your schedule and budget.
Head to Johannesburg in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to JNB, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Johannesburg then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. January brings the warmest days in Johannesburg, with averages of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Ranging from 4ºC to 20ºC, July is when temperatures are lowest.
Flying to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Travel to Johannesburg in a single journey. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Curl up in bed soon after your flight to JNB. Choose one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Getting to central Johannesburg from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
JNB is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg.
If you're driving a car hire or ride-sharing after your flight to JNB, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When in Johannesburg, stay somewhere that adds to your experience. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore:
Johannesburg highlights
Constitution Hill
Don't know where to go first after your flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Constitution Hill will be a memorable start to your trip. You'll find it around 2 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Maboneng Precinct
Another major sight, this attraction is roughly 3 kilometres east of central Johannesburg.
Johannesburg Zoo
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 5 kilometres north. It's also an essential part of any Johannesburg trip.
Complete your trip with a Johannesburg car hire
Don't forget to browse our car rentals in Johannesburg once you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport. All the best offers are in one place, making it quick and easy to compare prices and hit the road in your dream ride.