How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

The average flight time to Johannesburg is 11 hours and 4 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 3 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, Lanseria and Pretoria Wonderboom Apt..

Which airlines offer direct flights to Johannesburg?

Iberia, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, and Virgin Atlantic all fly direct to Johannesburg.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is usually January.

How can I find the best flight deal to Johannesburg?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Johannesburg?

Yes – you can fly direct to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and the average flight time is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

How much are return flights to Johannesburg?

The best price we found for a return flight to Johannesburg is £426. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which is the cheapest airport in Johannesburg?

The cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 13.5 miles away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from £426 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Johannesburg on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Johannesburg is Thursday, 23 January 2025 .

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?

The average temperature in Johannesburg in May is around 14°C. The warmest month in Johannesburg is typically January, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December, and it usually rains the least in July.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Johannesburg with?

Currently, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

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Johannesburg.£426 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jan, returning Tue, 4 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 23 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 4 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £426, select.

Johannesburg.£429 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Nov, returning Fri, 24 Jan.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Manchester on Thu, 28 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 24 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £429, select.

Johannesburg.£430 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 18 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Manchester on Tue, 12 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 18 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £430, select.

Johannesburg.£431 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 2 Dec.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Manchester on Sun, 10 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 2 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £431, select.

Johannesburg.£434 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 13 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Manchester on Thu, 3 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 13 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £434, select.

Johannesburg.£437 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 4 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 2 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 4 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Johannesburg.£439 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Dec.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Manchester on Thu, 10 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 8 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £439, select.

Johannesburg.£444 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Feb, returning Tue, 11 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 24 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 11 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £444, select.

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Airports in Johannesburg

Looking for the best route? There are 3 airports in and around Johannesburg.

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Johannesburg is 11 hours and 4 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
: There are 3 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, Lanseria and Pretoria Wonderboom Apt..
: Iberia, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, and Virgin Atlantic all fly direct to Johannesburg.
: The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is usually January.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: Yes – you can fly direct to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and the average flight time is 11 hours and 4 minutes.
: The best price we found for a return flight to Johannesburg is £426. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 13.5 miles away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from £426.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Johannesburg is Thursday, 23 January 2025.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: The average temperature in Johannesburg in May is around 14°C. The warmest month in Johannesburg is typically January, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December, and it usually rains the least in July.
: Currently, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Flying to Johannesburg

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£427
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	11 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airline	Iberia
Average flights per week	71

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Looking for cheap tickets to Johannesburg? Return flights to Johannesburg start from £427 and one-way flights to Johannesburg start from £241.

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Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is January.

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