R9 933 Find Cheap Flights from Canada to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R14 917
Overall average: R17 970
Delta
Fri 16/1Sun 1/2
YUL - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 933
Typical prices: R14 555-R18 108
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Wed 6/5
YVR - JNB • 2 stops
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Canada to OR Tambo

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

Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
14:45 - 19:00YUL-JNB
21h 15m1 stop
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21:55 - 16:55JNB-YUL
26h 00m1 stop
R14 917Delta
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
9:34 - 19:00YUL-JNB
26h 26m2 stops
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21:55 - 18:37JNB-YUL
27h 42m2 stops
R14 952Delta
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Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
20:10 - 18:35YYZ-JNB
39h 25m2 stops
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19:45 - 7:48JNB-YYZ
43h 03m2 stops
R15 659United Airlines
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Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 22
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20:30 - 6:40YYZ-JNB
52h 10m2 stops
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8:45 - 7:25JNB-YYZ
52h 40m2 stops
R15 676Air Canada
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Jan 26
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12:30 - 10:30YTZ-JNB
39h 00m2 stops
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20:15 - 17:55JNB-YTZ
28h 40m2 stops
R16 021SWISS
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Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
19:27 - 18:35YOW-JNB
40h 08m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:27JNB-YOW
46h 27m2 stops
R16 073United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Air Canada Logo
19:25 - 10:30YOW-JNB
56h 05m2 stops
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20:15 - 14:07JNB-YOW
48h 52m2 stops
R16 090Air Canada
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
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15:40 - 22:05YYC-JNB
21h 25m1 stop
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23:59 - 13:40JNB-YYC
22h 41m1 stop
R17 694KLM
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Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 23
SWISS Logo
12:30 - 10:30YTZ-JNB
39h 00m2 stops
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20:15 - 17:55JNB-YTZ
28h 40m2 stops
R18 642SWISS
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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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6:30 - 22:05YEG-JNB
30h 35m2 stops
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23:59 - 15:10JNB-YEG
24h 11m1 stop
R20 488KLM
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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 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 January, where tickets cost R18 142 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is R34 284 and R33 508 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of R16 193.

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 63 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightR9 933
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • What hotels are near O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    The City Lodge Hotel is a casual choice that is located directly on the grounds of O. R. Tambo International Airport and is less than a 5-minute walk from the busy Ortia train station. The Southern Sun O.R is a 4-star hotel that is just a 3-minute drive from the airport and 7 kilometers from the popular East Rand Mall.

  • What is the best way to travel from O. R. Tambo International Airport to downtown Johannesburg?

    If you have lots of luggage, the easiest way to travel from O. R. Tambo International Airport to downtown Johannesburg is by taking a rental car or taxi, which will take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic. If you instead opt to use public transportation, such as the local bus, the trip will take 35 to 40 minutes.

  • Does O. R. Tambo International Airport have an observation deck?

    If you enjoy watching flights take off or come in for landing, make sure to stop by one of the observation decks in O. R. Tambo International Airport. They are located in Terminal B and the International Terminal and can be accessed for free by all travelers.

  • Where can I shower at O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Hoping to freshen up once your flight finally reaches O.R. Tambo International Airport? The Bidvest, Ses’fikile and Shongololo Lounges all have private showers that can be used by guests. To access these showers, simply purchase an access pass for one of the lounges.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R19 707. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are R25 767 on average.

  • 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 travellers 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 return 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.

  • 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 R19 067 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R24 394.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1 172 direct flights from within Canada to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.
  • As Canada is quite far from South Africa, it is not possible to find direct flights to Johannesburg. However, if you would like to make sure your trip is as short as possible, book your trip with either Delta Airlines or Air France, as these companies often service flights to Johannesburg with only one layover.
  • If you need to connect your cell phone or computer to WiFi after you have landed at O. R. Tambo International Airport, simply look for the “Airports Free” network. Each device is given either 4 hours or 1 GB of browsing for free, and additional internet time can be purchased if needed.
  • Hoping to do some shopping after your flight to Johannesburg has landed? Browse through the many different stores in the duty-free mall, located in O. R. Tambo International Airport. These shops offer a variety of goods including liquor, cosmetics, clothing and local products like food and art.
  • To store some of your luggage or personal items, head to the basement level of the International Terminal of O. R. Tambo International Airport. The baggage storage desk can take as many items as you wish to store, and prices vary depending on size, weight and the length of time that you would like to store them for.
  • For those that would like to decompress after a long day of travelling, pay a visit to Letsema, a beauty center located in Terminal B of O. R. Tambo International Airport. Letsema offers a variety of services, including massages and manicures, making it a convenient place to relax after being cooped up in a plane for so long.

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Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Direct departures

Canada 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 Canada

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 Canada 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 Canada to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1423 reviews
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,6Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,2Food
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8,0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025AMS - BOD
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

We Left Calgary 1/2 hour late and that made for a tight connection in Denver. After arriving everything was done to help us make our connection. That was a great effort. Thank You United

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

The service and food was excellent. The remote control for entertainment did not function properly.

All was good, except my USB charging did not work, so my phone got drained and I could not charge it. Same happened to my neighbour.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

Not bad. We had preboarding tickets but the preboarding was badly managed. We lined up behind all the parents with little kids etc and when we got to the front of the line the attendant deliberately turned away from us and ignored us until I asked to be allowed to go to the gate. She started telling us that we had to wait until I told her we had preboarding then she let us through.

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

Everything well done and customer oriented There entertainment system is difficult to navigate

They gave us chocolates twice (for whoever would like an extra chocolate - kids did!). I asked for an extra water, and I was given one. Crew was very friendly!

Decrepit planes, poor business class layout designed to maximize revenue, no decent movie selection.

For a business class ticket the service was very mediocre. We had to ask for coffee after a meal and the service was grudging like we were putting them out. The leg from BOM to LHR was especially bad and the toilets had no water. It was disgusting. Looks like self service is the new model for Business Class. No Thank you. I will look elsewhere

The airport experience at check-in, just to drop a bag, was horrible. The were two agents working, two watching. We stood in line for just short of one hour. I asked the agent if this were normal and he said, "Well, yes. Just two computer terminals." No apologies. BA needs to fix this ASAP. Meanwhile, I've moved BA to the very bottom of my booking list.

Poor all around experience. Sat at gate in Grand Rapids to Chicago for 2.5 hours. No food or water offered and no allowances to use restroom. Missed connecting flight to London and not offered any compensation including food or lodging. Not happy with AA, claims delay was weather related but no weather issues seen on radar. Take ownership for real reason behind delay which was actually the IT outage. Very disappointing and will not be recommending AA for domestic or international flights if this is the way that customers are treated.

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

The crew was friendly and helpful. The food was terrible.

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

The flight was great, due to the impeccable service of the British Airlines staff. This was our first time in Business Class and it was amazing. The flight was delayed over 4 hours due to mechanical issues which is our only complaint of the trip.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

On time. Clean. Efficient. Just what is required for the short hop.

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