Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg from R8 362

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Australia is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 197, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of February, then departing from Australia during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R19 256.

The cheapest day to depart from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R22 835. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Australia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R34 591.

Fly from Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Australia - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R21 389 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Australia for as low as R18 950 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Australia according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 20% of flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 145 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, South African have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of March 2026, 2 flights take off from Australia and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 23:00, with 58% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of March 2026, 17 flights take off from Australia and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.