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Cheap flights from Yaoundé to Johannesburg from R18 635

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSI — JNB
Apr 28 — May 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Yaoundé to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Yaoundé to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 March 2026.

Thu 2/412:10
NSI
-
JNB
2 stops14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/522:50
JNB
-
NSI
2 stops16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/3R18 635
Thu 11/612:10
NSI
-
JNB
2 stops14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 18/622:50
JNB
-
NSI
2 stops16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/3R18 772
Thu 2/412:10
NSI
-
JNB
2 stops14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/59:15
JNB
-
NSI
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R18 857
Thu 14/512:10
NSI
-
JNB
2 stops14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 25/522:50
JNB
-
NSI
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/3R19 490
Tue 26/59:50
NSI
-
JNB
2 stops13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/622:50
JNB
-
NSI
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R19 661
Thu 14/512:10
NSI
-
JNB
2 stops14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/55:30
JNB
-
NSI
2 stops12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R20 875
Mon 15/614:50
NSI
-
JNB
1 stop12h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 30/622:50
JNB
-
NSI
2 stops16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/3R21 319
Sat 18/412:10
NSI
-
JNB
2 stops14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/414:30
JNB
-
NSI
2 stops24h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R22 789

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Yaoundé (NSI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 772

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R11 249
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/6-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • Yaoundé to Johannesburg
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Cheapest return flight

YaoundéJohannesburg

NSI - JNB

NSIJNB

Yaoundé Nsimalen

Thu 11/6

12:10-3:55

2 stops14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

22:50-13:50

2 stops16h 00m

R18 772
Fastest return journey

YaoundéJohannesburg

NSI - JNB

NSIJNB

Yaoundé Nsimalen

Mon 15/6

14:50-3:55

1 stop12h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

22:50-13:50

2 stops16h 00m

R21 456

YaoundéJohannesburg

NSI - JNB

NSIJNB

Yaoundé Nsimalen

Thu 14/5

12:10-3:55

2 stops14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:30-13:50

4 stops50h 20m

R27 833

YaoundéJohannesburg

NSI - JNB

NSIJNB

Yaoundé Nsimalen

Sat 18/4

12:10-16:20

4 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

14:30-13:50

2 stops24h 20m

R28 123

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Yaoundé to Johannesburg (average of R10 959). Flying from Yaoundé to Johannesburg in February is currently the most expensive (average of R14 617). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 29 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Yaoundé 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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
985 reviews
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Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Crew

7,6

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
985 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
985 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Crew

7,6

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Yaoundé to Johannesburg?

    Located just 16,5 km from the city centre, Yaoundé Nsimalen is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Yaoundé. Booking flights from Nsimalen (NSI) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Johannesburg?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Yaoundé to Johannesburg in about 14h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Yaoundé and Johannesburg is about 3772 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Yaoundé to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Currently priced at R11 572, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Yaoundé to Johannesburg and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Yaoundé to Johannesburg (average of R10 959). Flying from Yaoundé to Johannesburg in February is currently the most expensive (average of R14 617). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 572AverageR13 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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