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Flights from Yaounde to Johannesburg

Cheapest time to fly from Yaounde to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. 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.
week: 11 Jan - 17 Jan
£666
January
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 22.1 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 2,353 mi
Yaounde airports
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Yaounde to Johannesburg flight

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

Airports and airlines on the Yaounde–Johannesburg route

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

  • Arrival airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Johannesburg

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Johannesburg, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 26ºC
  • Lows: down to 4ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: June
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Yaounde to Johannesburg

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

  • 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 Johannesburg. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Yaounde to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Yaounde to Johannesburg?
When you fly from Yaounde to Johannesburg the average price is £647. 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 Yaounde to Johannesburg at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Yaounde to Johannesburg. 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 Yaounde to Johannesburg?
The most popular months to book a flight from Yaounde to Johannesburg are January, October and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Yaounde to Johannesburg?
The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Yaounde depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Yaounde in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, June and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Yaounde - Johannesburg.
How long does the flight take to go from Yaounde to Johannesburg?
The total flight time between Yaounde and Johannesburg is of around 12 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,353.42 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to Yaounde?
While in Yaounde temperatures can reach an average of 26º ºC in summer, Johannesburg can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 24º ºC average in Yaounde.

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