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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,691
Typical prices: C$ 1,803-C$ 2,460
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Fri 2/11Thu 22/11
YYC - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 961
Typical prices: C$ 888-C$ 1,329
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/10
YYC - JNB • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Calgary and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,960 (round-trip)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 22h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Johannesburg (YYC-JNB)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Johannesburg

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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7:30 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kigali Intl
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5:45 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
31h 05m2 stops Kigali Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
C$ 1,691Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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9:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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5:00 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
38h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,753Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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6:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 45m1 stop Newark
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10:25 a.m. - 9:17 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
42h 52m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark
C$ 1,763United Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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6:00 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main
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11:10 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
38h 10m2 stops Cape Town Intl Frankfurt am Main
C$ 1,839Lufthansa
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 31 Jan
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8:45 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:20 p.m. - 1:13 a.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
35h 53m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
C$ 1,950Delta
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 31 Jan
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8:45 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:59 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
23h 41m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,971Delta
Sun, 7 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
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4:35 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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11:59 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
30h 26m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Edmonton
C$ 1,997KLM
Sat, 6 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
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4:35 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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11:59 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
30h 26m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Edmonton
C$ 1,997KLM
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 17 Jan
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6:05 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl
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7:45 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
29h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
C$ 2,096Lufthansa
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 17 Jan
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6:05 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.YYC  Calgary-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl
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7:45 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYC Calgary
29h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
C$ 2,099Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at C$ 1,574 round-trip.
  • July (C$ 2,505) and December (C$ 2,350) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

C$ 961
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

When to book flights from Calgary to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 67% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 5% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 3% of one-stop connections

    Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,917 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 2,341, a difference of C$ 424. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the route average of C$ 2,108. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport take?

    A direct flight from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 25,401 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,691 to C$ 16,709. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 3,497, which is 240% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 02m, compared with 26h 52m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 29h 57m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Calgary and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 8 hours ahead of Calgary (South Africa Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 9 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from C$ 1,803 to C$ 2,460, with an average of C$ 2,108 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,803 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 1,917 – about C$ 424 less than Thursday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Calgary to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 1,574 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 931 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
    - Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
    - Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
    - Aero Guest Lodge

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