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Flights from Johannesburg to Windhoek

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Windhoek (WDH) take about 1h 57m (1,165 km). South African Airways and Airlink fly it. Lowest fare seen: $156 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Windhoek

Carriers on JNB–WDH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Airlinknonstop fare seen

Johannesburg to Windhoek fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $162 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$19426 Oct 2026 · Airlink—
Nov 2026$1789 Nov 2026 · South African Airways—
Dec 2026$16519 Dec 2026 · South African Airways—
Jan 2027$17115 Jan 2027 · South African Airways—
Feb 2027$1628 Feb 2027 · South African Airways—
Mar 2027$18021 Mar 2027 · South African Airways—
May 2027$1882 May 2027 · South African Airways—
Jun 2027$16810 Jun 2027 · South African Airways—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $178 for November 2026, $162 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to Windhoek, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Windhoek flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek?
A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Windhoek (WDH) takes about 1h 57m, covering 1,165 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Johannesburg from Windhoek by air?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Hosea Kutako International Airport is 1,165 km (724 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Windhoek?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–WDH route include South African Airways and Airlink. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–WDH was $156 USD with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 27 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Windhoek?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $162 one-way, against $194 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Windhoek?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Windhoek visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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