How to find cheap flights from Johannesburg
ج.م. 2,022 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight from Johannesburg. It departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
A return fare starts at ج.م. 4,217.
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:
Airlink: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
FlySafair: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
South African Airways: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
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 favourites 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)
Around 23 kilometres from the city centre, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is the main airport for flights from Johannesburg.
If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers choose when flying out of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport:
Have an early flight out or just want to skip the departure day scramble? Book one of these hotels near JNB and enjoy a smoother start to your journey:
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 kilometres from the city centre.
It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the centre. 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:
