Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

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About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Johannesburg flights?

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Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $706 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $714 and Etihad Airways from $731 one-way.

Question 6

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

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Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 7

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $1,643). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,717). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Johannesburg?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg?

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Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Australia to Johannesburg.

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

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While on average a flight from Australia to Johannesburg is generally $3,399, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,042. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,538 for that flight.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Johannesburg?

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When booking a flight from Australia to Johannesburg, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to JNB?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Johannesburg in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

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

Question 17

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Australia to Johannesburg via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Australia to Johannesburg?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Australia to Johannesburg by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Australia to Johannesburg with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Johannesburg from Australia? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Australia to Johannesburg become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

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Qatar Airways	Cheapest$676	Average$1,926	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$744	Average$1,711	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$794	Average$1,450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$977	Average$1,674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,190	Average$2,380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,244	Average$2,050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,283	Average$2,362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest$1,458	Average$2,004	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,481	Average$2,154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to JNB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Johannesburg in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Johannesburg?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Johannesburg 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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