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$144+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg

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JNB — AKL
19 Jan — 26 Jan1
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 20 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,186

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 Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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 $1,613).
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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 20 December 2025.

Tue 27/116:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Wed 4/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 19/12$1,042
Mon 2/322:30JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir Algerie
Fri 20/314:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 30mAir Algerie
Deal found 18/12$1,045
Thu 5/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Thu 19/317:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12$1,052
Wed 13/514:30JNB - LHR
1 stop19h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/521:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12$1,059
Wed 21/103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 1/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 19/12$1,070
Sat 31/103:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Sun 8/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12$1,071
Sat 4/422:25JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie
Tue 14/415:00LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 40mAir Algerie
Deal found 19/12$1,075
Sat 18/422:25JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie
Sun 10/515:00LHR - JNB
1 stop17h 10mAir Algerie
Deal found 18/12$1,077
Wed 13/509:50JNB - LHR
1 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/621:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12$1,098
Sun 28/1203:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Fri 9/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12$1,099
Wed 22/409:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/520:55LHR - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,101
Tue 3/310:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 18/313:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12$1,103

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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 20 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Auckland

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Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,042

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,070

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

Wed 13/5

09:50-12:45

1 stop27h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

21:45-08:20

1 stop33h 35m

$1,098

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

23:59-19:15

1 stop21h 16m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

20:25-22:05

1 stop23h 40m

$1,129

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,195

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

16:50-06:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/4

21:20-02:20

1 stop28h 00m

$1,224

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:25-16:35

2 stops22h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

20:05-09:20

1 stop36h 15m

$1,243

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

16:50-09:45

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 3/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,256

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

03:10-09:00

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

21:20-14:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,256

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg

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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 12 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 $1,344). Flying from Johannesburg in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,816). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg?

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

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,665
South African
South African
From $141
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,145
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $1,402

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
3,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
1,414 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
1,100 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
948 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
7.4
Good
49 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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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