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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Europe from R5 352

JNB — MAD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Europe

Mon 2/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 17/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 29/10R8 943
Tue 10/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 13/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 27/10R9 059
Mon 16/118:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 23/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 29/10R9 125
Fri 13/118:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Fri 20/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 28/10R9 142
Wed 11/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 18/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 26/10R9 159
Sun 29/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 3/1214:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 25/10R9 192
Mon 23/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Thu 3/1223:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 29/10R9 441
Mon 28/128:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 4/16:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 29/10R9 641
Fri 20/118:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 7/126:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 27/10R9 674
Sun 1/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Mon 16/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 26/10R9 724
Thu 5/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Thu 19/116:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 27/10R9 807
Wed 25/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 2/1214:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 26/10R9 823

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Round-trip from

R8 909

One-way from

R5 352

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 231
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/4-3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Europe
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 8/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R19 183 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 724 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

17:00-15:30

1 stop24h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 834

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

19:55-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 884

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

19:55-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 050

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

20:20-13:30

1 stop18h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 067

JohannesburgDublin

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUB Dublin

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

20:20-6:00

1 stop35h 40m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 084

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 433

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

17:45-6:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 649

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

1:35-15:30

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 715

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

17:45-6:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 715

JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

17:00-15:30

1 stop24h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 732

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Europe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Europe?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Europe (average of R11 752). Flying from Johannesburg to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 345). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to EU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Europe as you normally would.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Europe delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Europe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Europe flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Europe flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Europe?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Europe, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Europe have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 461 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 300 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 277 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Europe?

    For as low as R9 242, Ethiopian Air can have you in Europe from Johannesburg in 14h 35m. There are 7133 km between Johannesburg and Europe. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Europe one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 645. Users have also found prices from R3 285 and R3 558 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Europe?

    The most popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Europe are Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow, Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Europe?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Europe is R3 809. On average you can expect to pay R15 777. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R11 087.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Europe?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Europe (average of R11 752). Flying from Johannesburg to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 345). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Europe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR4 115AverageR12 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 569AverageR12 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR6 766AverageR15 275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 333AverageR9 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 661AverageR11 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 835AverageR12 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 684AverageR16 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR8 699AverageR9 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 756AverageR13 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAAGCheapestR9 157AverageR12 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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