Cheap flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg from $756 IST, SAW → HLA, JNB
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $756 with Egyptair, 23 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027, found 12 hours ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $756, 23 Mar 2027 to 5 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $759 to $838
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $694 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $759 to $838.
Cheapest return found recently
$756
23 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 · Egyptair
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 4:35 p.m. · 32 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Cairo International Airport (CAI) · 8 h connection
found 12 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$771
23 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 2:05 a.m. · Return leaves 3:35 a.m. · 19 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 12 hours ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Johannesburg
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$756 23 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027found 12 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$694 1 Dec – 17 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $694 to $816.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates from 18 Nov to 7 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 13-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
355 fares on 15 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 23 Dec | $954 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 14 Jan 2027 | $797 | Egyptair | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 18 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 17 Dec | $694 | Ethiopian Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 31 Dec | $758 | Ethiopian Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $775 | Egyptair | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $753 | Egyptair | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 | $756 | Egyptair | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 12 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 | $760 | Egyptair | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | $937 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | $793 | Ethiopian Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jun 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 | $825 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jul 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 | $821 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jul 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 | $860 | Ethiopian Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Sept 2027 – 12 Oct 2027 | $838 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Oct 2027 – 21 Oct 2027 | $838 | Flydubai | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $694.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Flydubai, Pegasus Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Johannesburg
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Return
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $784 | $694 | +2% | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $767 | $716 | Cheapest seen | 30 |
| 60–89 days | $857 | $709 | +12% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $796 | $709 | +4% | 46 |
| 180+ days | $821 | $732 | +7% | 39 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
The cheapest return found recently is $756 with Egyptair, 23 Mar 2027 to 5 Apr 2027, found 12 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $694 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Dec to 17 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $759 to $838.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $694, 1 Dec to 17 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $771 with Turkish Airlines, 23 Mar 2027 to 5 Apr 2027, found 12 hours ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Between 18 Nov and 7 Oct 2027, Egyptair has the cheapest return on 5 of the 15 departure dates we hold, Ethiopian Airlines on 4 and Flydubai on 4.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work