Cheap flights from Johannesburg (HLA)

Joburg's quieter LCC-friendly alternative northwest of the city

Lanseria International is Johannesburg's secondary airport, around 30 km northwest of the city centre. It is privately owned and favoured for faster turnarounds, with FlySafair and Lift operating dense domestic schedules to Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth. Lanseria is closer than O.R. Tambo for Sandton and the northern suburbs.

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Airlines flying from Johannesburg (HLA)

Major carriers: FlySafair, Lift, CemAir. Low-cost carriers: FlySafair, Lift.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lanseria and O.R. Tambo?
Lanseria (HLA) is privately run and northwest of Joburg, closer to Sandton and Pretoria, with mostly domestic LCC flights on FlySafair and Lift. O.R. Tambo (JNB) is the main international hub. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you compare both in one search.
Which airlines fly from Lanseria?
Lanseria is served primarily by FlySafair and Lift, with CemAir on a few routes. Most flights are domestic to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and George. Flightmussy keeps low-cost carriers visible in results, where many aggregators de-prioritise them in favour of full-service brands.
How far is Lanseria from Sandton and central Joburg?
Lanseria is about 30 kilometres northwest of the Johannesburg CBD and roughly 25 kilometres from Sandton, typically a 30 to 40 minute drive depending on traffic on the N1 or R512. There is no Gautrain rail link; taxis, ride-hailing, and rental cars are the standard options.
When is the cheapest time to fly from HLA?
FlySafair and Lift run frequent sales out of Lanseria, with fares typically lowest in February, May, and early November. Avoid December and the July school holidays. Flightmussy's free 12-month heatmap surfaces sale weeks across HLA and JNB so you can pick whichever is cheapest.

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