Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hong Kong Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in May or April, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 September 2026.
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January
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HK$9,287
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (HK$18,707 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg?
The price you pay for your flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg (average of HK$7,130). Flying from Hong Kong to Johannesburg in January is currently the most expensive (average of HK$18,025). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HKG to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg as you normally would.
How often are flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Cathay Pacific have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.
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 22 September 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways
from Hong Kong to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg?
If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Hong Kong, you will be flying from Hong Kong Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is located 26.0 km from the centre of Hong Kong. There are 0 flights from Hong Kong Intl to Johannesburg per day from 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Johannesburg round-trip?
Currently priced at HK$5,139, Etihad Airways will fly you from Hong Kong to Johannesburg and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from HK$5,753 and HK$6,485, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hong Kong to Johannesburg one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as HK$3,313. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Hong Kong to Johannesburg for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to Johannesburg?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Hong Kong to Johannesburg are Japan Airlines (59%), LATAM Airlines (59%) and Cathay Pacific (59%).
What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg?
While on average a flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg is generally HK$7,879, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is HK$6,916. When looking at the most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay HK$5,773 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg (average of HK$7,130). Flying from Hong Kong to Johannesburg in January is currently the most expensive (average of HK$18,025). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Top 5 airlines flying from Hong Kong to Johannesburg
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 22 September 2026.
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