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Fast facts on flights from Johannesburg

Cheapest plane ticket foundJohannesburg O.R. Tambo, Lanseria
Cheapest route foundAED 137
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Most popular airlineAirlink
Most popular destinationDubai

The best flight deals leaving from Johannesburg soon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best roundtrip flight from Johannesburg? If you want to travel from Johannesburg next month, roundtrip fares start from AED 312. Find the lowest prices on one-way and roundtrip tickets right here.
Nelspruit.AED 137 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 12.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Jul 12, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 137, select.
Gaborone.AED 232 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 2.One-way flight with Air Botswana.Outbound direct flight with Air Botswana departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, Jan 2, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 232, select.
Harare.AED 298 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 17.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Jul 17, arriving in Harare.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 298, select.
Manzini.AED 391 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15.One-way flight with Eswatini Air.Outbound direct flight with Eswatini Air departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in King Mswati III International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 391, select.
Maputo.AED 537 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 20.One-way flight with LAM.Outbound direct flight with LAM departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Maputo.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 537, select.
Windhoek.AED 546 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 13.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Aug 13, arriving in Windhoek Hosea Kutako.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 546, select.
Maseru.AED 644 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 8.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, Aug 8, arriving in Maseru.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 644, select.
Nairobi.AED 684 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 26.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Jul 26, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 684, select.
Kinshasa.AED 774 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Kinshasa N'Djili.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 774, select.
Livingstone.AED 790 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 4.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Oct 4, arriving in Livingstone.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 790, select.
Lagos.AED 798 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 20.One-way flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in Lagos.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 798, select.
Dar Es Salaam.AED 823 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 24.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound direct flight with Air Tanzania departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, Apr 24, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 823, select.
Entebbe.AED 823 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 13.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, Jul 13, arriving in Entebbe.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 823, select.
Victoria.AED 828 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 23.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in Seychelles.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 828, select.
Port Louis.AED 868 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 28.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 868, select.
Lubumbashi.AED 885 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 7.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Aug 7, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 885, select.
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Find the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg

Right now, flights from Johannesburg are cheapest in July. If your travel dates are flexible, compare prices across the year to find the best deal.
Jul
from AED 137
Aug
from AED 141
Sep
from AED 148
Oct
from AED 148
Nov
from AED 148
Dec
from AED 180
Jan
from AED 193
Feb
from AED 226
Mar
from AED 225
Apr
from AED 223
May
from AED 230
Jun
from AED 230

Booking flights from Johannesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein is AED 299. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly out of Johannesburg is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to Bloemfontein.
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You can also set up Price Alerts for flights you'd like to keep an eye on. We'll let you know when a particular fare from Johannesburg goes up or down so you can book when it's cheapest.
Sure – our flight search allows you to check for outbound flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport departing the very same day. But if you want the cheapest fare, we recommend you book around 30 days before departure. On average, this is the time when fares are cheaper.
Of course! Just select "one way" when you search with us. And here's an extra tip: Sometimes, searching for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg, and another one-way back home, can yield cheaper tickets than a round-trip fare with an airline.
It's best to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before the time of your flight departure, so you have enough time to check in any luggage, clear security and find your gate.
The cheapest flight from Johannesburg we've found in the next 1 year is to Bloemfontein for AED 299. It departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. There are also cheap flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone for AED 401 and King Mswati III International for AED 654.

Airlines with direct flights from Johannesburg

Airports in Johannesburg

Compare flight prices from airports in and around Johannesburg. You might find a cheaper flight or a faster route from a different airport.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
ClosestCheapest
from AED 137
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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg
from AED 154
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How to find cheap flights from Johannesburg

  • AED 137 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight from Johannesburg. It departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

  • A return fare starts at AED 299.

  • The cheapest city you can travel to from Johannesburg is Bloemfontein.

  • Take the stress out of fare hunting by creating a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Booking early can make all the difference. For domestic plane tickets from Johannesburg, book one to three months ahead. For international trips, aim for two to six months in advance.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, checking out a neighboring airport could open up more flight choices or even much lower fares.

  • Alternatively, let the lowest prices decide where you jet off to next. Choose 'Explore everywhere' from Johannesburg to find out where your budget stretches furthest.

Flying from Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • All departures from Johannesburg use the local UTC+2 time zone.

  • These are the leading airlines flying from Johannesburg, with one example of an airport they operate from:

  • Know the entry rules before you go if you're visiting another country. They can vary depending on your passport and itinerary, so always check with official channels like your airline or local consulate.

Best time to fly from Johannesburg

  • The cheapest time to hop on a flight departing from Johannesburg is usually July.

  • April is typically the most popular month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during peak periods like this, but you can also expect to pay more.

  • Cheaper tickets are easier to find in March, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.

  • General tip: if you can, book midweek. Flights from Johannesburg leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.

Where to fly to from Johannesburg

  • Pack your suitcase and take off to Harare, Gaborone or Lusaka. They're the most popular international destinations to fly to from Johannesburg.

  • Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth are favorites if you'd rather keep your plans local.

  • Want to explore on a bigger scale? When flying from Johannesburg, the most visited countries include Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique.

  • The shortest flight out of Johannesburg is to Manzini, taking roughly 50 minutes.

Leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

Flying out of Lanseria Airport (HLA)

  • Lanseria Airport is another airport to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Johannesburg. HLA is around 32 kilometers from the city center.

  • It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • You can fly to your next stop from HLA with FlySafair.

  • These hotels near Lanseria Airport will put you steps from your departure gate ahead of your flight from Johannesburg:

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