Cheap flights from Wellington to Johannesburg from $1,222

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JNB
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,210

One-way from

$1,222

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,455
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 45m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
29/3
  • 29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($375 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Fri 12/606:30WLG - JNB
2 stops46h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 16/619:50JNB - WLG
2 stops30h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1$2,210
Sun 15/216:00WLG - JNB
2 stops35h 35mEmirates
Sat 28/222:20JNB - WLG
2 stops28h 10mEmirates
Deal found 6/1$2,268
Mon 23/206:05WLG - JNB
2 stops45h 30mEmirates
Mon 2/318:50JNB - WLG
2 stops31h 40mEmirates
Deal found 8/1$2,297
Mon 23/206:05WLG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 2/317:30JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$2,339
Sun 22/220:05WLG - JNB
2 stops44h 30mEmirates
Sun 1/322:20JNB - WLG
2 stops29h 05mEmirates
Deal found 8/1$2,379
Sun 15/206:00WLG - JNB
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/217:30JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,492

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Wellington

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/6

06:30-18:35

2 stops46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

19:50-12:30

2 stops30h 40m

$2,210

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 15/2

16:00-16:35

2 stops35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

22:20-13:30

2 stops28h 10m

$2,268

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 23/2

06:05-16:35

2 stops45h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

18:50-13:30

2 stops31h 40m

$2,297

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 23/2

06:05-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

17:30-23:50

1 stop19h 20m

$2,339

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 22/2

20:05-05:35

2 stops44h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

22:20-14:25

2 stops29h 05m

$2,379

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 15/2

06:00-07:25

2 stops36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

17:30-23:50

1 stop19h 20m

$2,492

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 29/3

10:45-07:40

2 stops31h 55m

$1,222

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Deals found on 6/1

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 90 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 Wellington to Johannesburg?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg (average of $1,352). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Johannesburg?

    Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to Johannesburg. 6 airlines have flights from Wellington to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Wellington to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Johannesburg?

    For as low as $2,268, Singapore Airlines can have you in Johannesburg from Wellington in 35h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11753 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at $1,299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. Etihad Airways is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Johannesburg one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $887. Users have also found prices from $945 and $1,087 on Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Wellington to Johannesburg?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    The majority of Sydney visitors spend their time at Theatre Royal, Sydney Opera House, and The Rocks Markets. Theatre Royal, Sydney Opera House, and The Rocks Markets can be visited by traveling about 8.4 km, 9.9 km, and 9.6 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those landing in Sydney looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can rent a car for about $74 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Wellington to Johannesburg flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg (average of $1,352). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Wellington to Johannesburg

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,299Average$2,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,810Average$2,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,840Average$2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,958Average$2,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,083Average$2,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,198Average$3,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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