Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Johannesburg from £547

Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Johannesburg from £547

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Mon, Jun 15
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£547
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Thu, Jun 11
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£654
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Thu, Jun 11
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£665
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Fri, Jun 12
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£673
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Thu, Jun 11
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£674
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Wed, Jun 10
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£683
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sat, Jun 13
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£1,020
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sat, Jun 13
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£1,026
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£1,043
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£1,092
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Thu, Jun 11 – Tue, Jun 16
Buenos Aires AEPJohannesburg JNB
£1,093
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Thu, Jun 11 – Tue, Jun 16
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£547

Cheapest round-trip

£1,020

Average round-trip

£1,232

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

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
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Buenos Aires to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo

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
Travelers usually depart from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, or Ministro Pistarini International when they travel from Buenos Aires to Johannesburg. Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Fly Safair, Ethiopian Airlines, and South African Airways. Buenos Aires and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Buenos Aires?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Bariloche, Mendoza, London, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Córdoba, Asunción, Lima, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Bogotá, Edinburgh, Madrid, San Miguel de Tucumán, Mar del Plata, Mexico City.
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.
Which airports are there in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is mainly served by Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. But there are other airports nearby, including Ministro Pistarini International, El Palomar.
Which airlines fly between Buenos Aires and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Buenos Aires and Johannesburg with LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Fly Safair, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Buenos Aires and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Buenos Aires 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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buenos Aires and Johannesburg depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Buenos Aires, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buenos Aires and Johannesburg arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Buenos Aires and Johannesburg depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Buenos Aires, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Buenos Aires and Johannesburg arrive?

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