Cheap flights from Europe to Johannesburg from R6 797

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Europe to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R12 783. The month of November is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Europe averaging around R12 864.

The cheapest day to depart from Europe to Johannesburg is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as R15 744. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Europe because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R17 850.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Europe to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R15 889. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the evening when prices are around R16 781.

Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Europe - Johannesburg flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Europe when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R15 294 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Europe for as low as R14 389 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Europe to Johannesburg flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to Johannesburg

British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Europe according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of July 2026, there are 29 flights per day flying from Europe to Johannesburg. The most common time of day flights depart is 22:00, with 81% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of July 2026, there are 208 flights per week flying from Europe to Johannesburg. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.