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Cheap flights from Wellington to Johannesburg from $1,267

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JNB
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Johannesburg are usually found in March or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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 7 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,214

One-way from

$1,267

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,258
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 17/8-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Wellington to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($355 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Wellington to Johannesburg

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 7 July 2025.

Sun 17/815:40WLG - JNB
2 stops34h 35mEmirates
Sun 24/822:20JNB - WLG
2 stops29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/7$2,214
Tue 19/815:50WLG - JNB
2 stops50h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 26/809:50JNB - WLG
2 stops43h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/7$2,237
Tue 19/806:05WLG - JNB
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 26/818:45JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/7$2,408
Tue 19/815:50WLG - JNB
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/818:45JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,661
Sun 13/719:15WLG - JNB
3 stops44h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 21/713:45JNB - WLG
2 stops33h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$4,594

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Johannesburg that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 17/8

15:40-16:15

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

22:20-13:35

2 stops29h 15m

$2,214

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

15:50-08:20

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

09:50-14:50

2 stops43h 00m

$2,237

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

06:05-16:15

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

$2,408

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

15:50-08:20

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

$2,661

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 19/8

19:20-05:15

2 stops43h 55m

$1,267

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 31/7

09:45-07:40

2 stops31h 55m

$1,306

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 31/7

06:05-10:15

3 stops38h 10m

$1,552

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 31/7

06:05-16:20

1 stop20h 15m

$1,640

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Deals found on 5/7

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 89 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg (average of $1,156). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to Johannesburg in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Johannesburg?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, 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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

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

    Emirates, at $2,214, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways. Emirates is currently priced 4% 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 Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,267. Users have also found prices from $1,552 and $1,640 on Emirates and Qantas 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 Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.4 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 $60 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Johannesburg (average of $1,156). Flying from Wellington to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 7 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,634Average$1,953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,715Average$2,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,896Average$2,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,978Average$2,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$2,116Average$2,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,406Average$2,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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