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Flights from Johannesburg to Sal

Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sal

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Distance: 4,528 mi
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Sal airports
Sal Island Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Johannesburg to Sal flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Sal (Cape Verde) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Sal takes roughly 19 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Sal route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Arrival airport: Sal Island Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)

The weather in Sal

  • Highs: up to 29ºC
  • Hottest month: September
  • Driest month: April
  • Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Sal

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Sal:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sal. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Sal

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Sal?
When you fly from Johannesburg to Sal the average price is £1518. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sal at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Johannesburg to Sal. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sal?
The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sal are March, June and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Sal?
The best time of the year to go to Sal when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Sal from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Sal.
How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Sal?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Sal is of around 40 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,528.45 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Sal?
The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Sal is: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sal Island Amilcar Cabral International Airport(SID). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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