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Cheap flight deals to Johannesburg

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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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10:15 am - 8:00 pmORD-JNB
26h 45m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
$757Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 27
10:15 am - 8:00 pmORD-JNB
26h 45m1 stop
8:20 am - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
30h 45m2 stops
$802Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 28
6:00 pm - 9:25 amORD-JNB
32h 25m1 stop
7:20 pm - 5:20 pmJNB-ORD
29h 00m1 stop
$876American Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
3:20 pm - 9:25 amORD-JNB
35h 05m2 stops
7:20 pm - 5:20 pmJNB-ORD
29h 00m1 stop
$879American Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
10:40 pm - 11:05 amIAD-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
7:15 pm - 7:15 pmJNB-IAD
31h 00m1 stop
$889Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 20
7:30 am - 12:15 amORD-JNB
33h 45m2 stops
10:45 am - 5:42 pmJNB-ORD
37h 57m2 stops
$899Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 21
8:30 pm - 10:15 amORD-JNB
30h 45m1 stop
7:05 pm - 11:10 amJNB-ORD
23h 05m1 stop
$911Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 29
10:15 pm - 10:15 amIAD-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
6:55 pm - 8:25 pmJNB-IAD
31h 30m1 stop
$912Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, May 13 - Mon, May 20
12:35 pm - 10:15 amIAD-JNB
39h 40m2 stops
6:55 pm - 8:25 pmJNB-IAD
31h 30m1 stop
$917Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, May 13 - Mon, May 20
7:30 am - 12:15 amORD-JNB
33h 45m2 stops
1:15 am - 1:17 pmJNB-ORD
43h 02m2 stops
$925Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 29

Flights to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
If traveling to Johannesburg, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was New York, with flights as low as $508 one-way and $757 round-trip. Flights from Newark are the most searched and start at $912 for a return trip.

How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Johannesburg from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs $1,572. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,117 and departed from Newark Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Johannesburg which costs $1,694 on average, and Atlanta to Johannesburg, which costs $2,235 on average.
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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 Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,436. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,553 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 $1,066 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 $1,505.

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 $1,177 one-way - $1,536 round-trip, from Atlanta $1,612 one-way - $2,021 round-trip.

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 70 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 $64.

Which airline offers the most flights to Johannesburg?

Of the 7 airlines that fly to Johannesburg, Airlink offers the most flights, with around 475 per week, followed by FlySafair with 408 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 4 airports in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY) and Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY). The busiest airport is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), with 97% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

The duration of your flight to Johannesburg depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Johannesburg on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 14h 35m, New York, which takes 21h 35m, Los Angeles, which takes 21h 45m, and Miami, which takes 23h 55m.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg are there each day?

There are around 2 direct flights from within United States to Johannesburg every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 8:00 pm the most common departure time and 100% of flights departing in the evening.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg are there each week?

Each week there are around 14 direct flights from within United States to Johannesburg. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Johannesburg each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Johannesburg. Instead, there are 14 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Atlanta.

How many cities have direct flights to Johannesburg?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Johannesburg from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Atlanta, with 7 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

$508
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Johannesburg based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

    If traveling to Johannesburg, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was New York, with flights as low as $508 one-way and $757 round-trip. Flights from Newark are the most searched and start at $912 for a return trip.

  • Which Johannesburg airport is closest to central Johannesburg?

    There are 2 airports in Johannesburg. The closest airport to Johannesburg’s city center is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (13 miles). Johannesburg Lanseria is 20 miles from the center.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs $1,572. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,117 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 travelers 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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • 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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Nonstop departures

United States to Johannesburg

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

ANA, ASKY, +60 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

ANA, ASKY, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

ANA, ASKY, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg to United States

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

ANA, ASKY, +60 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

ANA, ASKY, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

ANA, ASKY, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

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Book Cheap Johannesburg Plane Tickets

Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/13Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
26h 45mORD-JNB
9/27Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 35mJNB-ORD
$757
9/13Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
26h 45mORD-JNB
9/28Sat
2 stopsEthiopian Air
30h 45mJNB-ORD
$802
5/27Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
32h 25mORD-JNB
6/3Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
29h 00mJNB-ORD
$876
5/27Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
35h 05mORD-JNB
6/3Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
29h 00mJNB-ORD
$879
10/27Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 25mIAD-JNB
11/20Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 00mJNB-IAD
$889
10/10Thu
2 stopsKenya Airways
33h 45mORD-JNB
10/21Mon
2 stopsKenya Airways
37h 57mJNB-ORD
$899
10/8Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 45mORD-JNB
10/29Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
23h 05mJNB-ORD
$911
5/13Mon
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
30h 00mIAD-JNB
5/20Mon
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
31h 30mJNB-IAD
$912
5/13Mon
2 stopsVirgin Atlantic
39h 40mIAD-JNB
5/20Mon
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
31h 30mJNB-IAD
$917
10/9Wed
2 stopsKenya Airways
33h 45mORD-JNB
10/29Tue
2 stopsKenya Airways
43h 02mJNB-ORD
$925

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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.
5/10Fri
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
$508
9/6Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
$551
5/8Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 15mIAD-JNB
$565
6/9Sun
3 stops
39h 50mJFK-JNB
$577
9/10Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 35mIAD-JNB
$582
9/16Mon
1 stopJetBlue
23h 15mIAD-JNB
$587
9/13Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 35mIAD-JNB
$599
8/18Sun
3 stops
42h 50mIAD-JNB
$618
9/20Fri
1 stopJetBlue
23h 15mIAD-JNB
$635
9/30Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 15mIAD-JNB
$756

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Recent domestic flight deals

5/14Tue
nonstop
1h 10mDUR-JNB
8/13Tue
nonstop
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$64
5/19Sun
nonstopFlySafair
1h 15mDUR-HLA
5/26Sun
nonstopFlySafair
1h 15mHLA-DUR
$66
8/30Fri
nonstopLift
1h 05mDUR-JNB
9/6Fri
nonstopLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$80
5/15Wed
nonstopLift
1h 05mDUR-JNB
5/22Wed
nonstopLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$86
10/10Thu
nonstopAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
11/26Tue
nonstopAirlink
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
$93
5/27Mon
nonstopAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
6/3Mon
nonstopAirlink
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
$97
6/29Sat
nonstopSouth African
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
7/2Tue
nonstopSouth African
1h 35mJNB-PLZ
$100
9/20Fri
nonstopSouth African
1h 05mDUR-JNB
9/25Wed
nonstopSouth African
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$115
8/6Tue
nonstopCemair
1h 15mDUR-JNB
8/10Sat
nonstopCemair
1h 15mJNB-DUR
$131
5/16Thu
nonstopCemair
1h 00mBFN-JNB
5/23Thu
nonstopCemair
1h 00mJNB-BFN
$159

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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.
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 50mORD-JNB
6/4Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 35mJNB-ORD
$827
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 50mORD-JNB
5/14Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 45mJNB-ORD
$885
5/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
5/19Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 25mJNB-JFK
$898
5/5Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
27h 05mJFK-JNB
5/20Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
41h 20mJNB-JFK
$902
5/5Sun
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
39h 54mIAD-JNB
5/18Sat
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
31h 30mJNB-IAD
$917
5/4Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mIAD-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 25mJNB-IAD
$932
5/7Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
27h 25mORD-JNB
6/4Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 40mJNB-ORD
$946
5/6Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
38h 30mJFK-JNB
5/20Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
41h 20mJNB-JFK
$952
5/6Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 30mIAD-JNB
10/8Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 10mJNB-IAD
$980
5/6Mon
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/20Mon
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
$1,054

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