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Wed, Oct 28

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£326

2 stops

Mon, Oct 26

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£326

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Wed, Oct 28

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£408

2 stops

Wed, Oct 28

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£433

2 stops

Wed, Oct 28

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£434

2 stops

Wed, Oct 28

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£434

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Mon, Oct 26 – Mon, Nov 2

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£766

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Wed, Oct 28 – Mon, Nov 2

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£816

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Wed, Oct 28 – Tue, Nov 3

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£820

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Wed, Oct 28 – Sun, Nov 1

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£835

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Wed, Oct 28 – Sun, Nov 1

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£851

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Wed, Oct 28 – Sun, Nov 1

Xi'an XIYJohannesburg JNB

£852

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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip	£326
Cheapest round-trip	£766
Average round-trip	£1,002
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	China Eastern 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
Gautrain to Sandton	15 min	R 185; single fare to Sandton	every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)	fastest to Sandton
Gautrain to Park Station (CBD)	25-30 min	R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro	every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)	Johannesburg CBD access
Metered taxi	30-60 min	R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	30-60 min	R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door option
Airport shuttle bus	45-90 min	R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with time
Private transfer	30-60 min	R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers, groups
Rental car	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

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Check-in for a flight from Xi'an to Johannesburg

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	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	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

Hottest Month

28°C

July

Coldest month

-1°C

January

Sunny days

263

days per year

Snow days

days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday

10 Oct

21°C14°C

17 Oct

89%

17°C13°C

Sunday

11 Oct

20°C13°C

18 Oct

46%

17°C14°C

Monday

12 Oct

20°C13°C

19 Oct

17°C11°C

Tuesday

13 Oct

20°C13°C

20 Oct

16%

17°C10°C

Wednesday

14 Oct

12%

19°C13°C

21 Oct

22°C12°C

Thursday

15 Oct

21°C13°C

22 Oct

15°C8°C

Friday

16 Oct

11%

21°C14°C

23 Oct

16°C7°C

Travel tips & how to get from Xi'an to Johannesburg

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Xi'an to Johannesburg is £441. Round trip fares cost between £960 at the lowest and £1,112 at most.

Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Air China, and Cathay Pacific. Xi'an and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Xi'an?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Xi'an and Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Nanjing, Phnom Penh, Budapest, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Hangzhou, Honolulu, Nagoya, Harbin.

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 airlines fly between Xi'an and Johannesburg?

Currently, you can fly between Xi'an and Johannesburg with China Eastern Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Air China, Cathay Pacific.

When’s the best time to travel between Xi'an and Johannesburg?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Xi'an 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 Xi'an and Johannesburg?

Traveling between Xi'an 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 Xi'an 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 Xi'an, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an 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.

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