R5 715 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Doha – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 and lands at 17:30
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 4:35.

The flight takes about 8h 15m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha takes 8h 15m, covering 10 038 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 Doha range from R9 282 to R12 456, with an average of R10 487 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 282 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the R10 487 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 234 return via Cairo (CAI), compared with R10 732 for direct.

Qatar Airways is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R523–R674 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qatar Airways and Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 813, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Doha Hamad Intl Airport (DOH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R535 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Alamo
• Safety Rent A Car
• Budget

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Doha route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R10 165 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R11 025, a difference of R860.

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 Qatar Airways operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Doha.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 12m, compared to 12h 44m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 13h 31m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

Doha Exhibition and Convention Center is one of the most viewed places in Doha on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Doha flights:

• Qatar Airways: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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