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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Johannesburg? If you want to travel to Johannesburg next month, return fares start from $2,218. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.$2,097 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,097, select.

Johannesburg.$2,098 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,098, select.

Johannesburg.$2,106 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,106, select.

Johannesburg.$2,107 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 27 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,107, select.

Johannesburg.$2,118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,118, select.

Johannesburg.$2,120 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,120, select.

Johannesburg.$2,121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,121, select.

Johannesburg.$2,123 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,123, select.

Johannesburg.$2,129 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,129, select.

Johannesburg.$2,129 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,129, select.

Johannesburg.$2,132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May, returning Thu, 27 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,132, select.

Johannesburg.$2,132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Thu, 3 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,132, select.

Johannesburg.$2,137 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 24 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,137, select.

Johannesburg.$2,144 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 7 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 25 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 7 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,144, select.

Johannesburg.$2,154 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Aug, returning Sun, 15 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 9 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 15 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,154, select.

Johannesburg.$2,196 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,196, select.

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Airports in Johannesburg

Compare routes to Johannesburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg

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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg

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Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Johannesburg?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,097.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is usually March.

How can I find the best flight deal to Johannesburg?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Johannesburg?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between New Zealand and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Johannesburg?

The best price we found for a return flight to Johannesburg is $2,097. 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.

Which is the cheapest airport in Johannesburg?

The cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $2,097.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Johannesburg on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Johannesburg is Thursday, 4 March 2027.

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?

The average temperature in Johannesburg in September is around 18°C. The warmest month in Johannesburg is typically January, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is June, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is February, and it usually rains the least in July.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Johannesburg with?

Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Flying to Johannesburg

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$2,098
Cheapest month to fly	March

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How to find cheap flights to Johannesburg

$1,120 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Johannesburg. Or you can book a round-trip ticket for $2,098.
Snag a great deal by creating a Price Alert. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending notifications when fares go down.
The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to score some awesome early bird deals for your flight.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option to expand your search for cheap flights to Johannesburg. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival destinations.
Taking an indirect route can help you save, so search for flights that have one stop or more. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, to fly.
To experience this city at its liveliest, book your flights for April. Travelling during high seasons often means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Visit in March if you're looking for a more relaxed experience. This is the quietest time of year and also when plane tickets to Johannesburg tend to be more affordable.
Check the weather before travelling. January is the warmest time of year in Johannesburg, averaging between 15ºC and 30ºC.
July is when temperatures hit their lowest, between 3ºC and 20ºC.
July is the driest month in Johannesburg. Leave your rain jacket behind and look forward to brighter days.

Flying to Johannesburg: what you need to know

Most travellers flying into the city land at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB).
Offering direct flights to Johannesburg, these top airlines make reaching your destination nice and easy:
You'll be in the UTC+2 timezone when you reach Johannesburg.
After you've booked your tickets, find the perfect place to call your own while you're away. Here are some popular hotels to keep in mind for your visit:

Getting to central Johannesburg from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

JNB, the city's primary airport, is located about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg.
If you're ride-sharing or taking a taxi after your flight to Johannesburg, it'll take around 30 minutes to reach the centre.
Expect the ride to take about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Take your pick of comfortable hotels close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to Johannesburg:
Start your Johannesburg adventure sooner by collecting a car rental at JNB. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known names to take your pick of here.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport serves Johannesburg and nearby areas in Gauteng, South Africa.

Johannesburg highlights

Hop off your flight to Johannesburg and head directly for these leading attractions:
- Apartheid Museum: Located around 5 kilometres southwest of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
- Top of Africa: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.16 kilometres south of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Johannesburg experience.

Explore more of South Africa

Up for more exploring? Soweto will add more excitement to your journey through South Africa. It's about 21 kilometres west of Johannesburg and features Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
Another city in South Africa that has plenty of appeal is Pretoria. From Johannesburg, it's around 56 kilometres north and features highlights like Nelson Mandela Statue and Ditsong National Museum of Natural History. Stop by Idube Game Reserve too.
Expand your adventure to Benoni. Roughly 27 kilometres east of Johannesburg, Korsman Bird Sanctuary, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and Korsman Conservancy are reasons to go.

Complete your trip with a Johannesburg car rental

For a getaway that runs on your schedule, rent a car in the city. Browse the range of car rentals in Johannesburg and unlock the top deals with a single search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from included mileage to flexible bookings and provider rating.