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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £173 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £526 |
Cheapest round-trip | £196 |
Average round-trip | £424 |
Nonstop flights in February | £463 – £1,006 |
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 | R 185 (single fare to Sandton) | every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak) | fastest to Sandton | |
25-30 min | R 185 (single fare; change at Marlboro) | every 12–20 min (traffic dependent) | Johannesburg CBD access | |
30-60 min | R 450-R 700 (metered; varies by destination and traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-60 min | R 300-R 550 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | budget door-to-door option | |
45-90 min | R 200-R 400 (shared service; varies by provider) | scheduled departures (traffic dependent) | budget travelers with time | |
30-60 min | R 600-R 1,200 (pre-booked; fixed rate) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | business travelers, groups | |
30-60 min | R 400-R 1,500 (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 Nairobi to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
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| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Sunday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
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| 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
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| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
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| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
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| Weekly flights: 54 total | Daily flights: 7.71 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
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| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
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| Weekly flights: 50 total | Daily flights: 7.14 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
| Airlink | LNK | 4Z | No |
| Air Tanzania | ATC | TC | Yes |
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 | 26°C | 16°C |
| March | 26°C | 15°C |
| April | 22°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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