Are direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Arusha to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, having flexible travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices for airfare can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Shifting your travel by a few days can sometimes result in substantial savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Arusha to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you calculate the true cost of your trip.

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$346
$665
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Arusha to Johannesburg: Overview

How much is a round trip from Arusha to Johannesburg

Regular price: $353 - $926

Prices for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg is between 353 USD and 926 USD. The current lowest deal is 665 USD with Régional, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 8.

now $665

Low $353

High $926

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from ARK to JNB is November, with a median price of $696. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $847. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $696

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $847

Jan

Feb

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

Precision Air

Safair

Régional

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$484

$694

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$523

$696

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Régional, Safair

$481

$892

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Régional, Safair

$439

$892

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Régional, Safair

$517

$1,150

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$455

$682

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$491 → $664

35%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$481 → $664

38%

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

$466 → $663

42%

3 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 2

$465 → $680

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

Arusha - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Arusha to Johannesburg are near the typical level of $1025.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg, with a median price of $1025.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 17h 15m

Flights from Arusha to Johannesburg typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median flight duration of 17h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available. Connecting flights are dominant, with 3 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Régional offers a recent deal

Régional recently offered a deal for $665 from Arusha to Johannesburg, departing November 5, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg are rare, based on the last 30 days of data.

Arusha main airports to depart from

Arusha (ARK)

Cheapest

Arusha Airport is a convenient option for flights to Johannesburg, offering a good starting price.

📍 ~7 km from Arusha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$648

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center.

💸 Flights from ~$662

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$733

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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Elite

Oct 21

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$2,434

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$2,441

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$2,441

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,421

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,421

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,421

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,421

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Nov 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,421

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,422

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Oct 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,422

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Nov 21

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,422

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From ARK

Elite

Nov 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,422

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help uncover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes offer lower fares than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance, often several weeks or months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in more favorable prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes provide additional flight options and potentially lower prices. It's often worthwhile to check if flying into or out of an alternative airport in the region could be more economical. Remember to factor in any additional transportation costs and time to reach these airports.

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Arusha to Johannesburg: Overview

How much is a round trip from Arusha to Johannesburg

Regular price: $353 - $926

Prices for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg is between 353 USD and 926 USD. The current lowest deal is 665 USD with Régional, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 8.

now $665

Low $353

High $926

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

November

Cheapest

Flights from $696

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $847

Jan

Feb

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

Precision Air

Safair

Régional

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$484

$694

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$523

$696

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Régional, Safair

$481

$892

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Régional, Safair

$439

$892

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Régional, Safair

$517

$1,150

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Johannesburg

Arusha (ARK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$455

$682

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$491 → $664

35%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$481 → $664

38%

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

$466 → $663

42%

3 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 2

$465 → $680

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

Arusha - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Arusha to Johannesburg are near the typical level of $1025.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg, with a median price of $1025.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 17h 15m

Flights from Arusha to Johannesburg typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median flight duration of 17h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available. Connecting flights are dominant, with 3 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Régional offers a recent deal

Régional recently offered a deal for $665 from Arusha to Johannesburg, departing November 5, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg are rare, based on the last 30 days of data.

Arusha main airports to depart from

Arusha (ARK)

Cheapest

Arusha Airport is a convenient option for flights to Johannesburg, offering a good starting price.

📍 ~7 km from Arusha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$648

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center.

💸 Flights from ~$662

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$733

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$2,422

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Arusha to Johannesburg

Arusha to Johannesburg: Overview

How much is a round trip from Arusha to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

Arusha - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 17h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Régional offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for this route

Arusha main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 21

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 28

Oct 26

Oct 29

Oct 31

Nov 18

Oct 29

Oct 28

Nov 21

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Arusha to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Arusha to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Arusha to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Arusha to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Arusha

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Arusha to Johannesburg: Overview

How much is a round trip from Arusha to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

Arusha - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 17h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Régional offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for this route

Arusha main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 21

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 28

Oct 26

Oct 29

Oct 31

Nov 18

Oct 29

Oct 28

Nov 21

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Arusha to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Arusha to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Arusha to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Arusha to Johannesburg flights?