Cheap Flights to Johannesburg

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Route One Way Return
Perth to Johannesburg flights   $1254
Brisbane to Johannesburg flights   $1277
Melbourne to Johannesburg flights   $1285
Sydney to Johannesburg flights   $1347
Adelaide to Johannesburg flights   $1832
Canberra to Johannesburg flights   $1864
Darwin to Johannesburg flights   $1944
Route One Way Return
Auckland to Johannesburg flights   $1764

Prices last updated: 15 Jun 2026 11:56


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Johannesburg

Return fares to Johannesburg by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,862
Aug 2026
$1,303
Sep 2026
$1,293
Oct 2026
$1,320
Nov 2026
$1,614
Dec 2026
$1,927
Jan 2027
$1,712
Feb 2027
$1,658
Mar 2027
$2,051
Apr 2027
$1,338

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is September 2026, with return fares from $1,293 — 37% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $2,051).

When Should You Fly to Johannesburg?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg, with return fares from $1,293. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,051.

Across the year, return fares to Johannesburg average around $1,608. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Johannesburg

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Johannesburg

July 2026
$1,862
August 2026
$1,303
September 2026
$1,293
October 2026
$1,320
November 2026
$1,614
December 2026
$1,927
January 2027
$1,712
February 2027
$1,658
March 2027
$2,051
April 2027
$1,338

Average Prices for Return Flights to Johannesburg

These are the average prices for return airfares to Johannesburg

July 2026
$2,865
August 2026
$2,563
September 2026
$2,581
October 2026
$2,489
November 2026
$2,399
December 2026
$3,150
January 2027
$2,677
February 2027
$2,332
March 2027
$2,553
April 2027
$2,610

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Johannesburg

When is the cheapest time to travel to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights to Johannesburg cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Johannesburg is $1255.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Johannesburg?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Johannesburg is 14 September 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Johannesburg?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Johannesburg is Singapore Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct to Johannesburg?

Qantas and South African fly direct.

How long does a direct flight to Johannesburg take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 11 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Johannesburg?

The IATA code for Johannesburg is JNB. It is located in South Africa at coordinates -26.13544, 28.2295.

When should you book flights to Johannesburg?

From our data, you should book flights to Johannesburg 60 days out.


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