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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 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 tickets can be as cheap as R24 596. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are R28 513 on average.

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

The average price for all 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 flights cost R20 255 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 018.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
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 114 days 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, with an average flight price of R1 460.

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Cheapest flight

R7 978
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 R25 912. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R21 784 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 1 301 direct flights from within United States to Johannesburg. The most common day for departures is Monday, 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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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, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 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, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 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.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1346 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,9Boarding
7,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,3Food
Airline reviews

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

8,0 ExcellentAdi, Nov 2024AMS - YYZ
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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.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

Great flight because I upgraded to Premium Comfort. Made a huge difference in the experience.

The baggage service at Malpensa was the worst ever. We wanted for over an hour without any information, they broke my suitcase, and the services of the local luggage services company was below any usual services level of a KLM partner.

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 food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

Good food and wine. Some of the Guy who are in charge to board Passengers on the plane couldn’t use the word “Please” to direct them drop their hand luggage to be loaded on Plane bcos he said the inside storage may not have enough room for all.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

Great onboard crew. Boarding was a zoo, I got in line before pre boarding in Group 2, still had my bag force checked. WiFi was glitchy all flight. Seat and bathroom are both tiny unless you pay $$$ for first class.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Had a crying baby and a toddler behind me so it was difficult to get comfortable. Searing was tight even for a relatively small person like myself (5’8” 155). Fast flight but arrived so early the gate assigned was still occupied by another plane so we had to wait for about 20-25 minutes to get reassigned to a new gate and get over there.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

Seats are smaller and harder than other airlines we have travels with. Food was edible but no good. The sandwich was the only thing I would eat again. They did have a lot of movies to watch.

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.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

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 .

It was good but I wished if they could have sign do not disturb if we did not wanted any meals . I was tired and slept through the entire flight and woke up just before landing .being hungry Too late to ask for something to eat before exiting the flight . Left feeling hunger 🙁

Late in leaving the US. Late in arriving in UK. 2 plua hous on ground in UK before leaving. Late in arriving in Spain. Didn't get our bags until the next night.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

3 hr delay. No water given while on the plane for 3hrs.

No fast track available, no organisation. Unpleasant boarding system at gate 20 at JFK. When giving feedback to the lounge team I was told to talk to the manager instead of taking the feedback.

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

Flight attendant kept banging her cart into my aisle seat. Hard. Couldn’t lean seat back. Should be warned of limitations when booking seat

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/2ma.
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 05mIAD-JNB
26/2on.
1 stopEtihad Airways
37h 25mJNB-IAD
R13 750
21/1ti.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 40mJFK-JNB
29/1on.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
23h 10mJNB-JFK
R14 003
6/3to.
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 15mIAD-JNB
16/3sø.
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 25mJNB-IAD
R15 649
27/2to.
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 15mIAD-JNB
10/3ma.
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 25mJNB-IAD
R15 685
15/5to.
1 stopBritish Airways
31h 25mIAD-JNB
29/5to.
1 stopBritish Airways
29h 25mJNB-IAD
R17 603
28/2fr.
1 stopBritish Airways
27h 25mLAX-JNB
4/3ti.
1 stopBritish Airways
26h 15mJNB-LAX
R17 603
25/1lø.
2 stopsKLM
26h 10mORD-JNB
23/2sø.
1 stopKLM
22h 35mJNB-ORD
R20 118
18/2ti.
2 stopsKLM
24h 20mORD-JNB
25/2ti.
1 stopKLM
22h 35mJNB-ORD
R20 136
14/1ti.
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 20mORD-JNB
26/1sø.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
28h 23mJNB-ORD
R23 194
3/3ma.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 47mLGA-JNB
14/3fr.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 08mJNB-LGA
R24 894

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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.
25/1lø.
1 stopEgyptair
36h 10mIAD-JNB
R7 978
29/3lø.
1 stopEgyptair
37h 10mIAD-JNB
R8 612
19/2on.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 20mIAD-JNB
R10 584
22/1on.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 45mATL-JNB
R12 140
28/11to.
2 stopsBritish Airways
39h 50mLGA-JNB
R20 154
15/1on.
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
R20 226
6/1ma.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 20mORD-JNB
R20 842
27/12fr.
1 stopKLM
20h 10mJFK-JNB
R21 312
15/12sø.
1 stopKLM
21h 25mIAD-JNB
R25 835
15/12sø.
1 stopBritish Airways
28h 00mBWI-JNB
R76 166

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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.
25/11ma.
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 55mLAX-JNB
8/12sø.
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 05mJNB-LAX
R16 011
25/11ma.
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 55mLAX-JNB
8/12sø.
multi-stopBritish Airways
30h 57mJNB-LAX
R16 065
25/11ma.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 15mORD-JNB
28/11to.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 40mJNB-ORD
R18 182
27/11on.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 00mJFK-JNB
27/1ma.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 55mJNB-JFK
R18 580
25/11ma.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 45mATL-JNB
20/1ma.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
31h 50mJNB-ATL
R23 971
25/11ma.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 15mEWR-JNB
8/12sø.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 30mJNB-EWR
R27 843
27/11on.
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
16/2sø.
directUnited Airlines
16h 15mJNB-EWR
R33 705
27/11on.
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
27/1ma.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 45mJNB-EWR
R33 868
24/11sø.
multi-stopKLM
24h 00mBWI-JNB
8/12sø.
multi-stopKLM
26h 18mJNB-BWI
R34 573
24/11sø.
multi-stopKLM
24h 00mBWI-JNB
8/12sø.
multi-stopKLM
26h 18mJNB-BWI
R34 736

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