R4 973 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Antananarivo – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 and lands at 13:00
• Latest: departs at 10:00 and lands at 13:00.

The flight takes about 3h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo takes 3h, covering 3 435 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo range from R9 942 to R12 325, with an average of R11 017 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 942 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the R11 017 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 141 return via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN), compared with R11 181 for direct.

Airlink is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 706 to R54 907. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 412, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Antananarivo (TNR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R10 524 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R12 507, a difference of R1 983.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Airlink operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Antananarivo.

Flying via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 59m, compared to 11h 50m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 13h 20m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Antananarivo is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Antananarivo flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.