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Cheap flights to Johannesburg from £335

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WAS — JNB
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
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Flights to Johannesburg in 2024

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£616

Return from

£434

One-way from

£262
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From London to Johannesburg
One-way flight from London to Johannesburg

Cheap flights to Johannesburg in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Johannesburg in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Johannesburg in March and April 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Wed 24/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£705
Mon 15/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£735
Sat 27/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£745
Mon 8/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/410:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£822
Wed 27/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£823
Wed 17/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/410:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£832
Mon 22/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/410:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£851
Mon 25/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£853
Sat 27/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/510:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£861

Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Johannesburg in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 905,048 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Johannesburg in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 12/1100:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/1119:15JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£671
Sun 10/1120:50JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 17/1119:15JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3£702
Wed 13/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 17/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£705
Mon 15/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£735
Sat 27/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/523:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£745
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
3 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/504:00JNB - JFK
3 stops46h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£772
Sat 9/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 22/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£774
Sun 5/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/504:00JNB - JFK
3 stops46h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£798
Mon 6/522:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/510:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£802

Flights to Johannesburg departing soon

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Wed 27/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£823
Mon 25/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£853
Sat 23/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/322:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£992
Sat 23/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£993
Wed 27/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/410:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£1,035
Mon 25/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/417:25JNB - JFK
4 stops56h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3£1,037
Mon 25/301:20JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 16/408:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£1,052
Sat 23/301:20JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 10/420:15JNB - JFK
1 stop42h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£1,054
Wed 27/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/422:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£1,055

One-way flights to Johannesburg

Explore one-way flight options to Johannesburg for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Johannesburg in the near future. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Johannesburg instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 26/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3£335
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3£368
Wed 24/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3£399
Sun 5/501:30JFK - JNB
3 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£410
Mon 29/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3£435
Fri 3/518:20JFK - JNB
3 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£445
Fri 3/511:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3£469
Mon 6/512:00JFK - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 18/3£475
Mon 6/518:20JFK - JNB
3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£492

Find flights to Johannesburg within your budget

Locate flights to Johannesburg that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£705 - £1,122

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/4

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/5

2 stops27h 00m

£705

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/9

1 stop40h 35m

£895

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/4

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/4

1 stop25h 00m

£1,005

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/3

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/4

1 stop30h 10m

£1,052

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/9

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/9

1 stop21h 45m

£1,059

New York LaGuardiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/9

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/9

2 stops25h 17m

£1,094

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/4

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/4

1 stop25h 25m

£1,100

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 26/7

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/8

1 stop23h 35m

£1,117

New York LaGuardiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/5

2 stops23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/5

2 stops25h 19m

£1,122

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Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Johannesburg is currently £425 while a return flight costs £1,017. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Johannesburg (average of £704). Flying to Johannesburg in July will prove the most costly (average of £931). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£553

February

£593

March

£591

April

£606

May

£561

June

£584

July

£731

August

£645

September

£615

October

£619

November

£585

December

£664

Off Season:

The summer in Johannesburg runs from November to February, with warm days but heavy rain in the afternoons. Your intended activities will best determine what time of year you should visit.

You’ll find flights to Johannesburg more expensive during the peak of Summer, but if you want to watch game, then visit between August and October. You’ll find cheaper flights to Johannesburg as well as less tourists.

Whale watching is best either between June and October or August and December, depending what kind of whales you want to see. You can also enjoy diving and surfing during April to September so the best time for your flights to Johannesburg is ultimately decided on what you want to do.

Off Season:

Johannesburg doesn’t really have an off season as it’s warm and pleasant all year round, that said, outside of the summer months is when you’ll find the cheapest flights to Johannesburg unless a special event is taking place.

If you decide you want to visit in October for example, see if there are any festivals on that might drive the price of your flight tickets up. October does host the International Motor Show, a show which is unique to Johannesburg so you’ll have to book your flights earlier to secure the best deals on your flight tickets.

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

You should book your flights to Johannesburg as soon as you’ve decided on the dates you want to travel. The earlier you can book, the best chance you have of finding the cheapest flights to Johannesburg.

If you’re not too fussed about certain activities then you’ll find cheap flight tickets easier to come by as you can just scout the prices over several weeks or months to determine when is best for you. If the dates you want to visit coincide with a special event or festival, make sure to book your flights to Johannesburg as early as you possibly can so you don’t end up spending more than you need to on flight tickets.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Johannesburg should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Egypt Air, SAUDIA and SWISS to Johannesburg. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
56 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

What is good to know if travelling to Johannesburg?

  • Make sure to fully immerse yourself within the city which is rich with history. A read of this guide will help you explore Johannesburg in just four stops.
  • Johannesburg is brimming with shopping malls and exploding with style. During your stay there make sure to check out these 5 quirky fashion destinations.
  • Johannesburg is a vibrant city that is great to visit all year round but to fully appreciate it, discover these 5 ways to Jol in Johannesburg.
  • How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

    Flights from London to Johannesburg – 10 hours 45 minutes Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg – 13 hours 35 minutes Flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg – 13 hours 30 minutes Flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg – 14 hours 10 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Johannesburg?

    There are several airlines that operate flights to Johannesburg, although the main ones are Virgin Atlantic, South African, and British Airways. You can sometimes find flights with KLM which may be slightly cheaper than the others, although you’ll be sacrificing comfort for the cheaper flight tickets. Virgin is a highly reputable airline that offer comfort and great inflight entertainment, and are usually reasonably priced too.

  • How to get from Johannesburg airport to the city centre?

    The Reya Vaya is a bus dedicated for safe and affordable transport to the city from the airport and can be found from outside the arrival Terminal. There are other bus options to choose from but the Reya Vaya service is by far more reliable. If you’re not too sure about where you are going or where you need to get off the bus, it might be wise to grab a taxi from the airport. Make sure you agree on a price before getting in though or for a guaranteed price make sure to use a metered taxi. On the upper levels of the airport you can find a new rail link between the airport and the suburbs, just follow the signs after your flight to Johannesburg lands.

  • What does JNB mean?

    Great question - JNB just means Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights! Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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