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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Europe

JNB — MAD
Oct 31 — Nov 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 622
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 823 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 782 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Europe

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 29 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.

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 491). Flying from Johannesburg to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 130). 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.

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
3 668 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 668 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 668 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 452 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 668 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 668 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 251 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 668 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 241 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 668 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

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

  • 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 700. Users have also found prices from R3 149 and R3 509 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 - Amsterdam Schiphol and Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Gatwick.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Europe?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Europe is R8 472. On average you can expect to pay R27 505. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R10 376.

  • 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 491). Flying from Johannesburg to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 130). 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
CondorCheapestR5 421AverageR12 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 561AverageR12 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR6 672AverageR15 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 231AverageR9 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 536AverageR11 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 564AverageR14 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR8 566AverageR13 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 602AverageR8 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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TAAGCheapestR9 078AverageR11 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air EuropaCheapestR9 393AverageR13 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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