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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £101 |
|---|---|
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £197 |
Cheapest round-trip | £203 |
Nonstop flights in May | £99 – £1,372 |
Most popular airline | Airlink |
Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center
Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 28 total | Daily flights: 4 average | Most flights: Friday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Friday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 26 total | Daily flights: 3.71 average | Most flights: Friday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Mthatha to Johannesburg
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlink | LNK | 4Z | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Johannesburg
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 27°C | 16°C |
| February | 27°C | 16°C |
| March | 26°C | 15°C |
| April | 23°C | 12°C |
| May | 21°C | 10°C |
| June | 18°C | 6°C |
| July | 18°C | 6°C |
| August | 21°C | 9°C |
| September | 26°C | 12°C |
| October | 27°C | 14°C |
| November | 26°C | 15°C |
| December | 27°C | 16°C |
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