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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 00m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Antananarivo takes 3h 00m, 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 R9 542 to R11 814, with an average of R10 624 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 542 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of R10 624. 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 056 return via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN), compared with R11 034 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%.

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 53% 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

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Johannesburg to Antananarivo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R10 012 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R11 395, a difference of R1 384. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Airlink operates flights between Johannesburg and Antananarivo.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 00m, compared to 13h 27m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 17h 55m via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN).

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

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