WindhoekJohannesburg, South Africa

Flights from Windhoek to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 1h 57m (1,165 km). South African Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $175 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

JNB → Johannesburg, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Windhoek →1 lounge at Windhoek Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresJNB to Johannesburg: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Johannesburg →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Windhoek to Johannesburg

Carriers on WDH–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Windhoek to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $175 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$20623 Oct 2026 · South African Airways	—
Nov 2026	$17530 Nov 2026 · South African Airways	—
Dec 2026	$1963 Dec 2026 · South African Airways	—
Jan 2027	$19421 Jan 2027 · South African Airways	—
Feb 2027	$2042 Feb 2027 · South African Airways	—
May 2027	$20721 May 2027 · South African Airways	—
Jun 2027	$1961 Jun 2027 · South African Airways	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $175 for November 2026, $194 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Windhoek to Johannesburg, 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.

Best time to fly to Johannesburg

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South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Windhoek to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Windhoek to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Windhoek from Johannesburg by air?

The great-circle distance between Hosea Kutako International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 1,165 km (724 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Windhoek to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the WDH–JNB route include South African Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Windhoek to Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on WDH–JNB was $175 USD with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 30 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 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 Windhoek to Johannesburg?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $175 one-way, against $207 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Windhoek to South Africa?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa 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.

What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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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