Cheap flights from Antananarivo to Johannesburg from £395

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Tue, May 26
Antananarivo TNRJohannesburg JNB
£395
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Wed, May 27
Antananarivo TNRJohannesburg JNB
£395
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Tue, May 26
Antananarivo TNRJohannesburg JNB
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Antananarivo TNRJohannesburg JNB
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
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£625
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£395

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£713

Cheapest round-trip

£555

Average round-trip

£787

Nonstop flights in May

£535 – £536

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

daily rate; excludes fuel

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Ivato International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
186
Flight distance
2137 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Antananarivo to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Airlink
---------------11
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Airlink
1---11111
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Airlink
1---11111
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Airlink
1---11111
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Antananarivo to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Air MauritiusMAUMKYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
19°C11°C
30 May
21°C14°C
Sunday
24 May
19°C13°C
31 May
12°C9°C
Monday
25 May
21°C14°C
1 Jun
15°C9°C
Tuesday
26 May
22°C14°C
2 Jun
16°C9°C
Wednesday
27 May
22°C15°C
3 Jun
18°C11°C
Thursday
28 May
21°C15°C
4 Jun
10°C3°C
Friday
29 May
22°C15°C
5 Jun
12°C4°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Antananarivo and Johannesburg is 2137 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Mauritius, and Emirates. Antananarivo and Johannesburg have 186 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Antananarivo to Johannesburg?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Antananarivo and Johannesburg takes around 3.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Antananarivo and Johannesburg?
The flight distance between Antananarivo and Johannesburg is 2137 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Antananarivo and Johannesburg?
Several carriers operate flights between Antananarivo and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airlink.
What are the most popular routes to and from Antananarivo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Antananarivo and Nosy Be, Morondava, Île Sainte-Marie, Nairobi, Toamasina, Toliara, Muscat, Antsiranana, Sambava, Mahajanga, Mauritius Island, Yerevan, Dubai, Mumbai, New York, Marseille, Calgary, Sydney, Mombasa, Tel Aviv.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.
What airports are near Antananarivo?
The main airport in Antananarivo is Ivato International. It is also served by Ivato International.
Which airlines fly between Antananarivo and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Antananarivo and Johannesburg with Fly Safair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Mauritius, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Antananarivo and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Antananarivo and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Antananarivo and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Antananarivo and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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