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Cheap flights from Europe to Johannesburg

MAD — JNB
Nov 4 — Nov 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 973
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 341 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 530 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 Europe to Johannesburg

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

The best time to book flights from Europe to Johannesburg is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Johannesburg (average of R13 192). Flying from Europe to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 940). 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 EU to JNB?

It’s typically best to fly out from Europe to Johannesburg in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Europe to Johannesburg 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
3 667 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 667 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 667 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 667 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 453 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 667 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 256 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 667 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 244 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 667 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 044. Etihad Airways flights start at R5 309 while deals on Egyptair start at R5 438 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Europe to Johannesburg is London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Frankfurt am Main - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Gatwick - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Europe to Johannesburg?

    On average you can expect to pay R17 445 for a flight from Europe to Johannesburg. The cheapest flight overall is R8 702 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R10 434.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe to Johannesburg 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 Europe to Johannesburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Johannesburg (average of R13 192). Flying from Europe to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 940). 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 Europe to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 424AverageR12 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR4 997AverageR14 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 089AverageR14 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 960AverageR16 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 258AverageR13 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IberiaCheapestR8 369AverageR11 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 444AverageR9 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 751AverageR13 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 846AverageR11 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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KLMCheapestR9 197AverageR14 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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