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WAS — JNB
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2-4
Tue 9-4

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Flights to Johannesburg in 2024

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 80,916 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

HK$8,739

Return from

HK$6,751

One-way from

HK$11,344
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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From Hong Kong Intl to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Johannesburg

Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Johannesburg is currently HK$0 while a return flight costs HK$0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

10 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 47 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Johannesburg should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 28 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific to Johannesburg. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

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8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7.9
Good
1,192 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7.7
Good
4,553 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7.5
Good
3,744 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7.5
Good
421 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

What began as a modest gold-mining town in the late 19thcentury grew to become South Africa’s thriving economic capital: Johannesburg (or Jo’burg for short). At first glance the city can seem unforgiving and its residents raucous, which is why most travellers who book flights to Johannesburg use it as a base on their way to game reserves and other cities and towns in South Africa. But those who stay a little longer discover a city rich in culture and history.

The best way to get to know the city is by exploring its city centre; the heart and soul of Jo’burg. The area has been revamped in recent years but still has some fine examples of colonial architecture. For an insight into the segregated black neighbourhoods built during the apartheid years take a tour of the township Soweto where Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu both lived.

Post-apartheid Jo’burg has acquired a reputation for being a dangerous city filled with crime and poverty and while this sentiment often resonates in the minds of travellers coming off Johannesburg flights, it shouldn’t deter anyone from visiting this fascinating city.

Johannesburg climate

Johannesburg is lucky enough to have the sun shine year-round. Average temperatures are about 26 degrees in January, 16 degrees in June – and humidity is not a factor. The winters are mild and short and snow is very rare.

Getting around Johannesburg

After your flight to Johannesburg lands, hop aboard one of the airport shuttles, which are available for most hotel destinations. The rest of the city is accessible by taxi, by bus, or on foot. The safest way to travel is by calling a cab or hiring your own car. 

Johannesburg has bus routes to all corners of the city, and the main station is Park Station. Ticket prices vary by zones. Crime is often a problem on Johannesburg’s public transport, especially on the Jo’burg-Pretoria line, so take care to travel in numbers and keep your belongings close. If you’re taking a taxi, it’s safest to hail a cab or call ahead from your hotel, as taxi lines are often hotspots for petty crime.

What is good to know if travelling to Johannesburg?

  • A visit to Johannesburg wouldn’t be complete without visiting the Apartheid Museum which offers a fascinating look into South Africa under apartheid between 1948 and 1994. Spend a few hours watching the unsettling video footage and listening to audio accounts of peoples’ experiences.
  • One of the city’s most popular attractions – Constitution Hill is Jo’burg’s equivalent to Robben Island. Built on the site of Old Fort prison, the development houses South Africa’s new Constitutional Court which rules on constitutional issues including human rights. Visitors can attend court hearings and tour some areas of the Old Fort.
  • Another important insight into apartheid can be found at the township of Soweto. Both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu once lived here and today visitors (on guided tours) can visit Mandela’s home. Down the road from Soweto is the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum dedicated to the memory of Hector Pieterson – a young boy killed by police during a peaceful protest against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools. This was one of many casualties in the 1976 Soweto uprising.
  • Situated in the central business district of Johannesburg, the JohannesburgArt Gallery is the city’s first gallery. The three story museum boasts an impressive collection of Flemish and Dutch art, as well as works by reputable South African artists including Helen Sebidi, Alfred Toba, and Gerard Sekoto.
  • When is the best time to fly to Johannesburg?

    The best times to book flights to Johannesburg depends on the activity you have in mind. Southern-hemisphere rules apply when it comes to seasons. South Africa’s summer lasts from November to February – warm with heavy rains in the afternoons. Average winter temperatures range between 11 degrees in Johannesburg and 17 degrees in Durban; while summer temperatures hover between 19 (in Johannesburg) and 24 (in Durban). The best time to watch game is spring (August to October). Whale watchers should visit between mid-June and the end of October for Southern Right Whales and between August and December for Humpback Whales. For diving and surfing – April to September; hiking – spring and autumn as summer temperatures can be very high.

  • What does JNB mean?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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