Cheap Flights from Yekaterinburg to Johannesburg Starting at $454

The route Yekaterinburg — Johannesburg is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including Air Arabia, Pobeda, Azerbaijan Airlines, Smartavia, Ural Airlines, Aeroflot, and Red Wings Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $454) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Yekaterinburg is served primarily by Koltsovo International Airport (SVX), the region’s main international hub handling most long-haul and domestic flights. It typically hosts national carriers like Aeroflot and S7 alongside a mix of seasonal and low-cost operators, so fares can range from budget-friendly to mid‑priced depending on carrier and season. Koltsovo lies about 16–18 km southeast of the city centre; taxis take roughly 25–40 minutes and can cost in the region of moderate city taxi rates, while Aeroexpress or shuttle bus options run in roughly 30–50 minutes at lower fares. Pros: a modern terminal and regular international connections; cons: peak-time congestion and transfer times to the centre can be longer than for smaller regional fields.

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) is Johannesburg’s main international gateway and typically functions as South Africa’s busiest full-service hub, hosting legacy carriers and several global airlines alongside regional operators. It sits about 22 km east of the city center; road transfers to Sandton or central Johannesburg usually take 25–45 minutes by taxi or rideshare, while the Gautrain offers a quicker rail link to Sandton and central nodes in about 20–30 minutes for a moderate fare. Pros: extensive international connections, full-service facilities and more flight options. Cons: can be busy at peak times and ground transport costs and travel time can vary with traffic. Lanseria International (HLA) is Johannesburg’s secondary airport and often positioned as a budget- and leisure-focused alternative, attracting low-cost carriers, charter flights and some regional services. It lies roughly 35–40 km northwest of central Johannesburg; typical road transfers take 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, with shuttle services and taxis commonly used at modest fares. Pros: shorter queues and a simpler, more relaxed terminal experience. Cons: fewer international routes and less frequent public transport links compared with the main airport, which can make onward travel slightly less convenient.