Cheap flights to Johannesburg

Cheap flights to Johannesburg

The cheapest one-way fare found this week from each departure city, in the currency we show for that city.

• From DubaiNov 14, 1 stop $293
• From BangkokNov 23, 1 stop $335
• From IstanbulOct 27, 2 stops €350
• From MadridNov 17, 2 stops €376

When it’s cheapest to fly to Johannesburg

October, November and March, going by fares found this week from 4 departure cities. Lower bars are cheaper.

1. OctOctober 2026: about 10% above each city’s cheapest month
2. NovNovember 2026: about 3% above each city’s cheapest month
3. DecDecember 2026: about 32% above each city’s cheapest month
4. JanJanuary 2027: about 31% above each city’s cheapest month
5. MarMarch 2027: about 21% above each city’s cheapest month
6. MayMay 2027: about 22% above each city’s cheapest month
7. AugAugust 2027: about 27% above each city’s cheapest month

Weather in Johannesburg

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation.

Source: Johannesburg on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Arriving in Johannesburg

Flights land at O.R. Tambo (JNB, 20 km from the centre).

Airport transfer

• Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer into Johannesburg at a fixed price; the driver meets you at arrivals.
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• GetTransferCompare offers from local drivers for a ride in Johannesburg.
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Car and scooter hire

• Car hire at O.R. Tambo (JNB)Compare rental companies at the airport.
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• Scooter and bike rental in JohannesburgScooters, motorbikes and bicycles from local rental shops, booked online.
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Luggage storage

• Luggage storage in JohannesburgDrop your bags at a shop or hotel near the station or centre, from a few euros a day.
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Things to do in Johannesburg

Popular experiences on Viator, as Viator ranks them. “From” is the lowest price per person; the price for your date and group can differ.

• Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria 10 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $184.19 per person
• Johannesburg and Soweto tour 5 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $83.02 per person
• Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum 4–5 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $86.10 per person

• All tours in Johannesburg on ViatorTours, day trips and tickets; many can be cancelled for free.
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• Self-guided audio tours in JohannesburgWalk at your own pace with an audio guide on your phone.
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Mobile data in South Africa

A travel eSIM for South Africa costs from $4. Install it before you fly; most plans start when you first connect in the destination.

• 1 GB, 3 days$4
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• 3 GB, 3 days$8
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• 5 GB, 7 days$11.50
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