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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Europe from R5 275

JNB — MAD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Europe

Sun 8/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 15/116:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 7/11R8 868
Tue 10/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 17/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 9/11R8 901
Wed 23/1214:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 30/126:00 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 7/11R8 934
Sat 7/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 20/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 6/11R8 983
Fri 11/128:20 -
1 stop21h 15m
Sat 26/126:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 9/11R9 016
Thu 26/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 9/126:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 5/11R9 033
Sat 14/118:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Sat 21/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 5/11R9 082
Mon 16/118:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Tue 1/126:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 9/11R9 362
Mon 23/1114:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Thu 3/1223:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 5/11R9 379
Sat 14/1123:00 -
1 stop22h 30m
Fri 20/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 6/11R9 428
Sun 20/128:20 -
1 stop13h 10m
Fri 25/126:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 8/11R9 511
Tue 22/1214:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 29/126:00 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 7/11R9 527

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Round-trip from

R8 868

One-way from

R5 275

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 253
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Europe
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 24/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R17 551 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 558 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLondon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LHR London Heathrow

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

21:40-6:55

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 555

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 654

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

9:50-5:25

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 687

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:55-15:15

1 stop21h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 835

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

19:55-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 868

JohannesburgDublin

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUB Dublin

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-6:00

1 stop18h 15m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 983

JohannesburgDublin

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUB Dublin

JNBDUB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

20:20-6:00

1 stop35h 40m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 000

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-6:15

1 stop22h 25m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 115

JohannesburgRome

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FCO Rome Fiumicino

JNBFCO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

20:20-13:30

1 stop18h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 148

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

19:55-17:40

1 stop22h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 181

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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 720). Flying from Johannesburg to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 225). 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,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
3 695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
7,4
Good
3 707 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
4 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
8 291 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
8 287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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 R11 340, Ethiopian Air can have you in Europe from Johannesburg in 13h 20m. 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 623. Users have also found prices from R3 258 and R3 529 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 - London Stansted.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Europe?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Europe is R5 672. On average you can expect to pay R9 894. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for R11 044.

  • 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 720). Flying from Johannesburg to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 225). 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 451AverageR13 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air EuropaCheapestR6 211AverageR13 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 514AverageR13 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR6 709AverageR15 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 271AverageR9 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 577AverageR11 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 611AverageR16 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR8 626AverageR9 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 682AverageR13 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 946AverageR12 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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