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$139+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg

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JNB — AKL
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Johannesburg

Discover essential information about flights departing from Johannesburg, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Johannesburg airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$69

Cheapest round-trip flight

$512

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg is currently to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg (avg. price of $252).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Johannesburg (average return price of $1,489).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 January 2026.

Wed 21/120:15JNB - LHR
2 stops22h 25mSWISS
Mon 2/220:05LHR - JNB
1 stop36h 25mSWISS
Deal found 29/12$1,035
Wed 21/120:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Wed 28/114:25LHR - JNB
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Deal found 29/12$1,037
Fri 13/216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Fri 20/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 30/12$1,044
Wed 4/216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Thu 26/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 29/12$1,046
Fri 13/203:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sat 21/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 31/12$1,047
Thu 22/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/118:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,054
Tue 27/120:15JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Thu 21/514:25LHR - JNB
2 stops17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 31/12$1,065
Wed 21/109:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/108:50LHR - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,073
Wed 4/316:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Mon 16/320:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 29/12$1,075
Sat 4/422:25JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie
Tue 14/415:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 40mAir Algerie
Deal found 30/12$1,077
Wed 13/509:50JNB - LHR
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/621:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/12$1,099
Thu 5/311:00JNB - AKL
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/413:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,729

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Find flights departing from Johannesburg that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 1 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

20:30-02:20

1 stop27h 50m

$1,046

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,075

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

15:00-08:40

1 stop16h 40m

$1,077

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

09:50-18:10

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

21:45-08:20

1 stop33h 35m

$1,103

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

20:15-08:05

1 stop13h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

14:25-09:20

2 stops17h 55m

$1,106

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

03:10-06:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

20:30-15:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,124

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-17:00

1 stop19h 01m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

14:45-12:10

1 stop19h 25m

$1,131

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

03:10-07:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,131

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,151

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

16:50-09:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,179

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg

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When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg (average of $1,342). Flying from Johannesburg in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,812). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg?

For round-trip flights from Johannesburg you’ll fly on: Qantas Airways, South African, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,654
South African
South African
From $141
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,144
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $1,401

Airline reviews for flights from Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Johannesburg. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,113 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
960 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7.5
Good
50 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg is currently August; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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