Statistics on Toronto-Johannesburg flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg (from: Toronto)
The average price to go to Johannesburg from Toronto airport is $ 1020 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 835 (in february) and $ 1329 (in december), which is a saving of $ 185 or a surplus of $ 310 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $647 to $701 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Johannesburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 44637 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 835, saving $ 185 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1020). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1329).
Flight Toronto-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 724 | $ 917 | good price |
| February | $ 697 | $ 835 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 700 | $ 891 | good price |
| April | $ 737 | $ 917 | good price |
| May | $ 720 | $ 873 | good price |
| June | $ 735 | $ 965 | good price |
| July | $ 992 | $ 1283 | high price |
| August | $ 989 | $ 1286 | high price |
| September | $ 783 | $ 989 | fair price |
| October | $ 802 | $ 1024 | fair price |
| November | $ 702 | $ 915 | good price |
| December | $ 960 | $ 1329 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Toronto to Johannesburg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Johannesburg range from $539 to $1670. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1616 to $1670). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $647 to $701 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Johannesburg flight
There are 13 companies that serve Toronto from Johannesburg airport: British Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Delta, Air France, Iberia, Porter Airlines, Kenya Airways, Swiss and WestJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 44637 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Toronto->Johannesburg route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-Johannesburg flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $123. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $106.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Toronto departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $120. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a friday may cost you an additional $117.
Top prices Toronto-Johannesburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 11-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 1038 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 01-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 883 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 10-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 1176 | layover flight with Delta |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 15-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 965 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 04-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 879 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 03-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 778 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 04-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 811 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 09-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 816 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 1027 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Toronto → Johannesburg | 12-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 1086 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
When to book your flight Toronto - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Toronto-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 832 $, which is a saving of 188 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (227 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto to Johannesburg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 780 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 893), 3 to 4 months ($ 909), 4 to 5 months ($ 886), 5 to 6 months ($ 818), 6 to 7 months ($ 793), 8 to 9 months ($ 829), 9 to 10 months ($ 884), 10 to 11 months ($ 835) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 725 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 781), 3 to 4 months ($ 784), 4 to 5 months ($ 744), 5 to 6 months ($ 753), 6 to 7 months ($ 756), 8 to 9 months ($ 737), 9 to 10 months ($ 829) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 728 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 817), 3 to 4 months ($ 790), 4 to 5 months ($ 736), 5 to 6 months ($ 730), 7 to 8 months ($ 761), 8 to 9 months ($ 777), 9 to 10 months ($ 758) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 832), 4 to 5 months ($ 789), 6 to 7 months ($ 761), 7 to 8 months ($ 780), 8 to 9 months ($ 808), 9 to 10 months ($ 859) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 741 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 858), 4 to 5 months ($ 851), 6 to 7 months ($ 755), 7 to 8 months ($ 749), 8 to 9 months ($ 763), 9 to 10 months ($ 859) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 822), 6 to 7 months ($ 737), 8 to 9 months ($ 794), 9 to 10 months ($ 733), 10 to 11 months ($ 897) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1263), 3 to 4 months ($ 1235), 4 to 5 months ($ 1135), 5 to 6 months ($ 1233), 6 to 7 months ($ 1083), 8 to 9 months ($ 1046), 9 to 10 months ($ 1182), 10 to 11 months ($ 1115) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1024 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1264), 2 to 3 months ($ 1143), 3 to 4 months ($ 1194), 4 to 5 months ($ 1167), 5 to 6 months ($ 1082), 7 to 8 months ($ 1064), 8 to 9 months ($ 1032), 9 to 10 months ($ 1191), 10 to 11 months ($ 1214) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 944), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 842), 5 to 6 months ($ 874), 6 to 7 months ($ 877), 7 to 8 months ($ 903), 8 to 9 months ($ 901), 10 to 11 months ($ 858) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 899 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 992), 3 to 4 months ($ 946), 4 to 5 months ($ 913), 5 to 6 months ($ 906), 7 to 8 months ($ 954), 9 to 10 months ($ 969), 10 to 11 months ($ 970) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 769 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 788), 4 to 5 months ($ 825), 5 to 6 months ($ 771), 6 to 7 months ($ 784), 8 to 9 months ($ 861), 9 to 10 months ($ 857) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1077 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1295), 4 to 5 months ($ 1165), 5 to 6 months ($ 1124), 7 to 8 months ($ 1139), 8 to 9 months ($ 1163), 9 to 10 months ($ 1118), 10 to 11 months ($ 1200) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Toronto to Johannesburg: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1238 $1238 to $1238 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1462 $1200 to $1764 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1317 $1278 to $1356 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1412 $1270 to $1678 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1428 $1038 to $1889 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 989 $819 to $1224 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1080 $879 to $1180 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1502 $1435 to $1569 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1230 $1230 to $1230 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 802 $778 to $816 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1027 $1027 to $1027 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1199 $1086 to $1311 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, october and february are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!