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$1,006 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
$1,619
Typical prices: $2,002-$1,570
Singapore Airlines
Thu 28/5Thu 11/6
BNE - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,006
Typical prices: $923-$1,464
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Sat 26/9
BNE - JNB • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,561 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Brisbane and OR Tambo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,578 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 05m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg (BNE-JNB)

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

Thu, 28 May - Thu, 11 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:10 - 18:35
BNE
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JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
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13:45 - 16:55
JNB
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BNE
19h 10m
1 stop
$1,619Singapore Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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09:20 - 18:35
BNE
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JNB
41h 15m
1 stop
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19:50 - 19:30
JNB
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BNE
39h 40m
1 stop
$1,698Singapore Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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14:45 - 06:10
BNE
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JNB
23h 25m
1 stop
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19:50 - 07:00
JNB
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BNE
27h 10m
1 stop
$1,772Singapore Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
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09:20 - 18:35
BNE
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JNB
41h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 07:00
JNB
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BNE
33h 15m
1 stop
$1,789Singapore Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
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09:20 - 18:35
BNE
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JNB
41h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 19:30
JNB
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BNE
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,790Singapore Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
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18:10 - 18:35
BNE
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JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
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13:45 - 10:20
JNB
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BNE
36h 35m
1 stop
$1,793Singapore Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep
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22:10 - 15:20
BNE
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JNB
25h 10m
1 stop
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20:55 - 17:30
JNB
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BNE
36h 35m
1 stop
$1,799Qatar Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
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15:10 - 09:00
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
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12:40 - 17:30
JNB
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BNE
44h 50m
1 stop
$1,800Qatar Airways
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:10 - 18:35
BNE
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JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
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13:45 - 10:20
JNB
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BNE
36h 35m
1 stop
$1,802Singapore Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
Qatar Airways Logo
22:10 - 04:00
BNE
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JNB
37h 50m
1 stop
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12:40 - 17:30
JNB
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BNE
44h 50m
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$1,803Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Brisbane to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane 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 from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,461 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,513 and $1,942 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane 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 from Brisbane 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 on the flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$1,006
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Brisbane to Johannesburg flights

  • Can I fly direct from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    At this moment, no airline is offering direct flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg. However, that doesn't mean your journey can't be simple and straightforward. For example, with Qantas Airways your journey will only include one stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) Airport.

  • How can I get from O. R. Tambo International Airport to the centre of Johannesburg?

    The airport to the city centre of Johannesburg is less than 30min by car. You can try to find a taxi on the day, however, it is a much better idea to book your airport transfer ahead of time. You can also rent your own vehicle, with a number of hire car companies operating at the airport terminal, or skip traffic and take the Gautrain Railway via the Sandton Station.

  • How do I get between terminals at Brisbane Airport?

    At Brisbane Airport BNE, you can find complimentary services to take you from one terminal to another. The Terminal Transfer Bus starts its service at 04:00 and runs until 23:00. It takes roughly 10min to get between the terminals, however, you should take into consideration any waiting time also.

  • Which nearby cities are served by O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport is Johannesburg's primary air transportation hub for international and domestic flights. Also, the airport offers convenient connectivity to nearby cities, including Pretoria, about 55 km north of Johannesburg, and Benoni, about 40 km east of the city.

  • Do I need a passport to travel from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    You require a valid passport to fly from Brisbane to Johannesburg. Your passport should remain valid for at least six months after your planned departure from South Africa. If you intend to stay in Johannesburg for more than 90 days, you'll need to apply for a relevant visa in advance to avoid inconveniences.

  • What is the luggage allowance for economy-class flights on this route?

    Most airlines operating flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg allow travellers to check one to two bags up to 23 kg. Also, you can generally bring one carry-on bag of up to 10 kg and a personal item on board. However, size restrictions apply to carry-on luggage. This luggage policy may vary depending on the airline, so check with them to avoid surcharges.

  • How can I bring my pet on my Brisbane to Johannesburg flight?

    Some airlines on the Brisbane to Johannesburg route allow pets, typically cats and dogs, to travel in the cabin or cargo hold. However, you need to contact your airline in advance to determine the specific size, weight and pet carrier requirements.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $1,077 for a one-way ticket and $1,561 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    Brisbane airport is called Brisbane and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Brisbane and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,441 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,927 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Brisbane 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 to Brisbane with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane 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 from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • If you want to fly with one airline from Brisbane to Johannesburg, this can only be done with Qantas Airways. Otherwise your flights will have different operators, such as Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines.
  • Don't be afraid of getting to Brisbane Airport too early. On Level 2 and 3 of the International Departures Terminal you can find plenty of entertainment, ranging from shops to restaurants and bars.
  • A number of on-site hotels can be found at Brisbane Airport (BNE). If you would prefer to relax for the hours leading up to your flight, it is always a good idea to check into one of the many rooms available.
  • You can enjoy enhanced comfort on your flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg by upgrading your airline ticket to first class. While this option is more costly than economy class tickets, it offers the extra perks you want for such a long-haul flight.
  • For those that have a stopover at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Emirates has workstations in its lounge. The lounge is located in Terminal 1 of the departure area and is ideal for business travellers to stay connected and unwind while they wait.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1491 reviews
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LAX - SIN
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A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

It was fine. Nothing special but nothing went wrong so all good.

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

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

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

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.

The flight experience was good for a long flight over the pole, but it got my wife to the Far East in time.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

Crew was very good, but could have checked on us when meals were not being served also.

I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

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

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Top, only problem about Weather but not depended Qatar Airways. Anyway staff offered kimbo Refreshments

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

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