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WAS — JNB
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
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Flights to Johannesburg in 2024

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,125

Return from

$2,018

One-way from

$1,219
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Johannesburg

Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Johannesburg is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Johannesburg (average of $1,206). Flying to Johannesburg in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,545). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,089

February

$2,038

March

$2,059

April

$2,112

May

$2,072

June

$2,289

July

$2,299

August

$2,051

September

$2,209

October

$1,980

November

$1,989

December

$2,537

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 67 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Johannesburg should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates and Singapore Airlines to Johannesburg. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.3
Good
1,427 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

Travellers taking cheap flights to Johannesburg may not know that an Australian prospector called George Harrison struck gold here in the 1880s. Harrison may not have appreciated the significance of his find as he sold his stake for paltry sum, but the majority of visitors last year  knew exactly how valuable and sought after the gold FIFA World Cup Trophy is. 

Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and economic hub, and it has an exciting, pioneer-type vibe. Its more recent past is laid out for all to digest. The landmarks of Apartheid Tourism in Johannesburg are sobering, but also uplifting, as they demonstrate that South Africa is facing up to its past and working towards a future for all.

Synonymous with apartheid is Soweto, the resilient and colourful township to the south-west of Johannesburg. It was at the centre of political campaigns aimed at the overthrow of the apartheid state. Today, Soweto is being redeveloped and township tours are popular with tourists, stopping off at Vilakazi Street, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, two Nobel Peace Prize winners, both lived, the memorial to Hector Peterson, the 12-year-old boy shot dead during the riots in 1976 and Soccer City, the 94,000-seat stadium where several of the games will be played this summer.

Africa’s greatest draw, perhaps, is its wildlife, and there are several reserves within easy reach of Johannesburg, including the Krugersdorp, Magaliesberg, Plumari and Rhenostersprutt. The Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site consisting of more than 200 caves containing the fossilised remains of human ancestors and animals, is a 45-minute drive away. Of these, the best known is Sterkfontein Caves, open year-round.

Johannesburg climate

Johannesburg has a fantastic climate. The sun shines year-round – average temperatures are about 26 degrees in January, 16 degrees in June – and humidity is not a factor. The winters are mild and short and snow is very rare.

Getting around Johannesburg

Johannesburg’s layout lends itself best to driving. There are several car-rental companies with desks at the airport. There are city buses and informal minibus services. The Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System offers cheap, reliable transport. Buses run in dedicated lanes and smaller, feeder buses bring people from the outer areas to the stations on the trunk routes. There’s also Metrobus, which offers scheduled bus services around the city. Minibuses are probably best avoided unless you are with a local. Routes can be confusing. There are plenty of taxis, but try to settle on a fare before you set off to avoid arguments with the driver when you arrive at your destination. 

What is good to know if travelling to Johannesburg?

  • Johannesburg can be a dangerous city. Try not to draw attention to yourself. Keep your camera and other belongings out of sight. Dress discreetly. Don’t leave doors or luggage unlocked. And don’t walk around unprotected at night. 
  • For the World Cup this summer, matches will shown free on big screens at venues including Ster-Kinekor cinemas at Maponya Mall, Eastgate, Key West, Sandton City, Fourways, The Zone and East Rand Mall. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis five days before each soccer game. The maximum number of tickets per person per game is four. 
  • Johannesburg Art Gallery is a wonderful gallery with works by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and South African artists such as Gerald Sekoto, Maud Sumner and Ezrom Legae. 
  • The Apartheid Museum is beside Gold Reef City, a theme park complete with thrilling rides such as the Tower of Terror (fear factor 10), The Anaconda (fear factor 9) and Dr Doolittle’s Farmyard, where the residents include tortoises, monkeys, alpacas and emus. 
  • Rosebank Rooftop Market is held every Sunday (9am-5pm). There are more than 600 stalls selling arts and crafts, clothes and foodstuffs from all over Africa. The market is located on Cradock Avenue at the Mall of Rosebank. 
  • The Apartheid Museum should be a stop on every visitor’s itinerary. Upon entering the museum, visitors are classified as black or white and they then enter a “non-whites” or “whites” entrance. The museum tells its story via video and photography, text and artefacts. 
  • Constitution Hill is the site of the Old Fort Prison Complex, where many political activists were jailed, including Mahatma Gandhi, Joe Slovo and Nelson Mandela.
  • When is the best time to fly to Johannesburg?

    Peak Season: November to January (summer) is high season. Easter is another peak time; schools are out and families take holidays. Many Joburgers take their holidays in December.  Off Season:  April to September (winter) is the low season. Shoulder Season:  September-November and April-June are shoulder season months.

  • What does JNB mean?

    Great question - JNB just means Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights! This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).

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