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Flights to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R25 489. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are R29 273 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R20 010 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R32 372.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Newark Airport R24 925 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg, 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Johannesburg is Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), with an average flight price of R1 372.

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Cheapest flight

R8 709
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • Can I rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Yes, you can rent a car at Johannesburg Airport (JNB) after your flight to Johannesburg. There are several car rental agencies located in the airport terminal. The car rental facilities are located in the multi-story parking garage at Johannesburg Airport, which is easily accessible from both domestic and international terminals. It's recommended to book a car in advance to ensure availability and to get the best rates.

  • Are there on-site airport hotels at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes, there are several on-site hotels available at OR Tambo International Airport if you are tired after your flight to Johannesburg. InterContinental Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel is directly connected to the airport terminal and features a fitness center, spa, and several dining options. In addition, Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport is located just 1.5 km (0.9 miles) from the airport and features a shuttle service to and from the terminal.

  • Can I store my luggage at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport airport before or after my flight to Johannesburg?

    Yes, there are luggage storage facilities available at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport for both domestic and international passengers. The service is provided by the Airport Company South Africa (ACSA), and the storage facilities are located at the domestic and international terminals. The cost of storage depends on the duration of storage and the size of the luggage.

  • Which nearby cities are served by Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport serves various nearby cities in addition to Johannesburg. These include Pretoria, Sandton, Benoni, Kempton Park, Boksburg, Edenvale, Midrand, Randburg, and Fourways.

  • Which Johannesburg airport is closest to central Johannesburg?

    There are 2 major airports in Johannesburg. The nearest airport from Johannesburg city centre is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (21 km), followed by Johannesburg Lanseria (32 km).

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R24 590. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R20 443 and departed from Newark Airport.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

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

    Each week there are around 1 246 direct flights from within United States to Johannesburg. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is November.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.
  • When your flight to Johannesburg lands at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and you wish to visit the Apartheid Museum, it is advisable to plan for a 30-minute drive or so. The distance between the airport and the museum is around 25.7 kilometers (16 miles). Keep in mind that traffic can impact the driving time, so it's best to allow for some additional time in case of delays.
  • If you are looking to fly to Johannesburg with your furry companion, consider choosing an airline with a pet-friendly policy. Turkish Airlines, for example, permits dogs, cats, and birds in the cabin of their flights to Johannesburg. Other pets are required to travel in the cargo hold. The airline charges a fee for pet transportation, which varies depending on the pet type.
  • There are several convenient transportation options available for travelers looking to get from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to the city center after their flight from Johannesburg. The Gautrain is a high-speed train service that connects the airport to Sandton and other areas of Johannesburg. Taxis and Ubers are also readily available at the airport and provide a more personalized service.
  • US citizens need a visa to fly to Johannesburg, South Africa. US citizens can apply for a tourist visa to South Africa, which is valid for up to 90 days. The visa application process can be completed online before the flight to Johannesburg or at the South African embassy or consulate in the United States.
  • Emirates offers flights to Johannesburg in partnership with Fly Safair which land at Lanseria Airport (HLA). The driving time from Lanseria Airport to Johannesburg can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it typically takes around 30-45 minutes.
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Prefer to fly direct to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct to Johannesburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Johannesburg

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to United States

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from the United States to Johannesburg

 
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 the United States to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1345 reviews
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
Airline reviews

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024BRU - AMS
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Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

The reason I don’t fly United. No in seat entertainment for a long flight and inconsistent WiFi and entertainment available from my device.

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

horrible website for checking in- no option just to write the passport number; ludicrous

The planes are so dirty! Food crumbs and finger print smudges, Dust over the vents and carpet stains. It’s disgusting.

Everything good until we waited for jet bridge at SFO. Then pilot gets on speaker & said it won’t reach plane- too short, need to go to different gate. Then 5 min later, adjusted plane/jetbridge & all ok?!?

Nothing, whole flight was a nightmare, was forced to check my carryon bag at the gate, staff was rude and unprofessional

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

My flight was late. We stayed in aircraft one hour 😩

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

5 days later I have not yet received my luggage so terrible and unacceptable

Easy and quick check in, clean and nice seats. Overall excellent experience.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

Great job notifying of 30 minute delay in departure. Fabulous job making up for the time and arriving as scheduled. Air travel is just no fun anymore with the extreme overcrowding, and someone needs to come up with an innovative plan for loading and unloading passengers (load all window seats first, middle seats second, aisle seats last?). Great job getting the luggage on the carousel in record time!

Although it was an overnight flight, the crew could’ve have made more refreshment passes.

All and it was good . But no one woke me when meals came around . Please have a don’t not disturb sign if you opted for that . Left very hungry missing all meals .

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/4Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 35mIAD-JNB
2/5Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
36h 40mJNB-IAD
R13 906
8/2Sat
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 05mIAD-JNB
14/2Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
37h 30mJNB-IAD
R14 308
26/1Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 50mJFK-JNB
10/2Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
23h 10mJNB-JFK
R14 546
10/3Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 35mJFK-JNB
19/3Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
34h 10mJNB-JFK
R14 748
5/2Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 50mIAD-JNB
12/2Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
32h 48mJNB-IAD
R18 718
20/2Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 48mIAD-JNB
4/3Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
31h 42mJNB-IAD
R18 791
14/1Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
29h 20mBOS-JNB
15/5Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
26h 00mJNB-BOS
R18 919
11/4Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
32h 00mMIA-JNB
9/5Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
23h 20mJNB-MIA
R18 919
14/3Fri
1 stopKLM
21h 35mORD-JNB
23/3Sun
1 stopKLM
22h 35mJNB-ORD
R20 237
28/2Fri
2 stopsKLM
25h 45mORD-JNB
15/3Sat
1 stopKLM
22h 35mJNB-ORD
R20 328

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/3Sat
1 stopEgyptair
37h 10mIAD-JNB
R8 709
10/5Sat
1 stopEgyptair
37h 10mIAD-JNB
R9 258
22/2Sat
2 stops
41h 10mATL-JNB
R10 411
8/5Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
40h 00mIAD-JNB
R12 259
21/1Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 50mATL-JNB
R12 296
31/5Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
32h 30mSEA-JNB
R20 072
15/1Wed
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
R20 456
17/2Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 47mLGA-JNB
R20 694
1/1Wed
2 stopsKLM
27h 14mLAX-JNB
R21 042
6/1Mon
1 stopKLM
22h 15mLAX-JNB
R21 609

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Last minute flights to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/12Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 30mJFK-JNB
17/3Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 20mJNB-JFK
R26 659
27/12Fri
multi-stopSWISS
30h 40mIAD-JNB
17/3Mon
multi-stopSWISS
27h 00mJNB-IAD
R26 952
27/12Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 58mIAD-JNB
16/3Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 15mJNB-IAD
R27 116
25/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 58mIAD-JNB
24/1Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 38mJNB-IAD
R28 031
25/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 15mJFK-JNB
15/1Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
24h 05mJNB-JFK
R36 704
26/12Thu
multi-stopKLM
22h 15mLAX-JNB
28/12Sat
multi-stopKLM
29h 55mJNB-LAX
R37 893
26/12Thu
multi-stopKLM
27h 14mLAX-JNB
28/12Sat
multi-stopKLM
29h 55mJNB-LAX
R37 985
26/12Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 20mEWR-JNB
16/3Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 30mJNB-EWR
R40 711
27/12Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 00mJFK-JNB
18/3Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 10mJNB-JFK
R41 169
26/12Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 20mEWR-JNB
14/3Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 30mJNB-EWR
R41 187

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