R8 252 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R14 058
Overall average: R17 488
Singapore Airlines
Thu 7/5Thu 21/5
PER - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R17 828
Typical prices: R17 488-R20 188
South African
Sun 8/3Sun 22/3
PER - JNB • Direct
Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Most flights • 9 per week
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
Airline reviews
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SYD-JNB
Cheapest
PER-JNB
Most popular
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February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Australia to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia 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 return flight deals from Australia to OR Tambo

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:10 - 18:35
PER
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JNB
31h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:55
JNB
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PER
28h 10m1 stop
R14 058Singapore Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, May 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:40 - 18:35
PER
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JNB
17h 55m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 12:30
JNB
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PER
16h 45m1 stop
R14 245Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 18
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m1 stop
R17 811Etihad Airways
Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 13
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m1 stop
R18 099Etihad Airways
Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 24
Qatar Airways Logo
13:30 - 15:35
MEL
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JNB
35h 05m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 5:45
JNB
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MEL
24h 15m1 stop
R19 237Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 24
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 15:35
MEL
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JNB
29h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 5:45
JNB
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MEL
24h 15m1 stop
R19 271Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 14
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 7:35
JNB
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AVV
29h 05m1 stop
R22 938Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 20:20
JNB
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AVV
17h 50m1 stop
R23 125Qantas Airways
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
Emirates Logo
17:40 - 20:50
DRW
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JNB
34h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 4:30
JNB
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DRW
46h 40m2 stops
R23 532Emirates
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 16:35
LST
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JNB
32h 30m2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 20:00
JNB
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LST
36h 40m2 stops
R23 719Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

Get data-powered insights and trends into 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 Johannesburg?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Sydney, at R8 252 one-way and R14 058 return. The most popular connection is from Perth to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R14 058 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R22 122. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R14 968 and departed from Sydney. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport which costs R19 033 on average, and Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which costs R31 611 on average.

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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 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 October, where tickets cost R18 099 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is R29 254 and R22 429 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R16 826.

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 Sydney R16 453 one-way - R24 282 return, from Perth R20 390 one-way - R17 695 return.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR8 252
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • Which airlines fly directly to Johannesburg from Australia?

    There are currently no direct flights to Johannesburg from Australia. However, there are several that complete the flight with just one stop. These include Singapore Airlines, which stops in Singapore as a layover point; Qatar Airways, using Doha as a layover city; and Cathay Pacific, which favours Hong Kong for its layover.

  • My child is flying alone. What assistance can they get at O.R. Tambo?

    If you have a child flying by themselves, call O.R. Tambo customer service with at least 48h notice. They will arrange an escort to meet your child and provide a child-minding service on the flight, making sure they are comfortable, calm and taken care of. Your child will be escorted to their collection point upon arrival.

  • How do I travel from the airport into downtown Johannesburg?

    There is no direct bus route to the airport, however the Gautrain rail system can take you into the city. Another option is to make the most of hotel shuttles or to hire one of the taxis that you can find on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park. To stop illegal touting, the airport has ensured that there is a range of accredited taxi services that will cover all major towns and suburbs nearby.

  • Where can I park at Johannesburg Airport?

    There are seven parking buildings at the airport. If you’re collecting someone from the arrivals area, there is short-stay car parking in buildings 1, 2 and 3. For quick pick-ups, you can find drop off and pick-up zones in buildings 7 and 3.

  • Are there any airline lounges in OR Tambo International Airport?

    If you need to relax during transit or are waiting for a delayed flight, you will find a range of airline lounges throughout the airport. A number of airlines have their own dedicated passenger lounge for awards club members, including South African Airways, British Airways and Emirates.

  • What accommodation options are there near Johannesburg Airport?

    There are a number of 4- and 5-star hotels located just outside the airport terminal, including the Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport and the Intercontinental Hotel. For those looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Airport Inn is only five minutes from the airport, while Lakeview Backpackers by the Pomula Park Nature Reserve is approximately ten minutes away.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Sydney, at R8 252 one-way and R14 058 return. The most popular connection is from Perth to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R14 058 in the last 3 days.

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

    The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and the city centre of Johannesburg is 21 km.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R22 122. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R14 968 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as R23 614. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R26 344 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to 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 Johannesburg.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to 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 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 Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, when flights cost R21 619 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R31 557.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found return tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Perth R19 042, from Sydney R20 368
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is one of the biggest airports on the African continent and a world-class establishment. O.R. Tambo is the entrance to the country, with high-tech facilities and amenities. It’s the ideal airport when flying to the city for business or leisure, particularly for nearby accommodation and direct public transport links.
  • At O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants and food selection. Including alcoholic bars, fast food chains, coffee shops and sit-down restaurants, there’s a wide variety of tastes catered for, even with some local cuisine and favourites such as rooibos tea, castle lager and mielie meal-based savoury dishes. These are found both landside and airside of the airport.
  • The duty-free section of O.R. Tambo International Airport will offer a wide variety of international and local shops to explore. You can pick up local souvenirs, books, clothing, gifts and so much more at the Big Five Duty Free area. Whether picking up a last-minute necessity for your trip or a gift on your way home, you will have endless options to enjoy.
  • Travellers on flights to Johannesburg will be flying into OR Tambo International Airport. This airport is the largest and busiest in Africa and acts as the hub for the entire continent’s international tourism and shipping. The airport has two main terminals for passengers and is served by many of the major airlines.
  • For those looking for something to do in OR Tambo International Airport, there is a wide range of shopping opportunities to keep you occupied. Terminal A has a duty-free shopping mall at its centre, and Terminal B has an entire floor dedicated to retail. Here you can find South African souvenirs from stores such as African Eco, as well as major clothing and beauty shops such as Hugo Boss or the Body Shop.
  • Travel can be very disruptive to your routine. If you are looking for a Christian chapel, you will find it located on Level 2 of Terminal B. The chapel has services at 1pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and is otherwise open for passengers 24 hours a day.
  • If your flight to Johannesburg is for business, there is a Premier Conference Centre in the domestic terminal with a range of conference rooms and spaces. The smaller meeting rooms can seat between 10 and 14 people, however there is also a seminar room for 25 to 50 people or a full theatre conference space for groups of 60 to 120 people.
  • South Africa is a popular place to explore by car. If you’ll be hiring a vehicle to continue your journey, you will find kiosks for all of the major rental car companies, including Avis, Thrifty and Hertz, in the international arrivals area. The airport is only a 20-minute drive from downtown Johannesburg.

Prefer to fly direct to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

ANA, ASKY, +74 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

ANA, ASKY, +74 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

ANA, ASKY, +76 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

ANA, ASKY, +75 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Australia

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

ANA, ASKY, +74 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

ANA, ASKY, +74 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

ANA, ASKY, +76 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

ANA, ASKY, +75 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Australia to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3433 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
Airline reviews

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

2,0 MediocreAli, Nov 2025
DXB - KHI
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in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

First time tying out business class with this airline, hat a disappointment, never returning. We didn’t get the meal as requested from Singapore to HKG flight. While meals served connecting flight, crew takes meal order based off passenger membership status by giving the. Priority selection of meals. It was a battle, plain disappointment, not worth the hype, price, class as categorized/ advertised

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

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