R6 183 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Antananarivo – Compare and Save

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Antananarivo takes 3h, covering 3 468 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 to Antananarivo range from R10 097 to R12 428, with an average of R11 053 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 097 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R11 053 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 098 return via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN), compared with R11 136 for direct.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg 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 R11 445 to R42 103. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Antananarivo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 127, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg to Antananarivo may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually 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 to Antananarivo route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 55% 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) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Johannesburg to Antananarivo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R10 754 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R12 662, a difference of R1 908.

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 and Antananarivo.

Flying via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 59m, compared to 11h 49m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 13h 29m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

Among airlines operating Johannesburg 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.