Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights

An economy award from Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $43. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB): Airlink and South African Airways. The two airports are 724 miles (1,165 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Maun, Victoria Falls and Livingstone and more.
How many miles WDH to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 7,500 | $43β88 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 8,000 | $15β410 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from WDH to JNB
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book WDH to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
WDH to JNB with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Maun (MUB)Airlink the whole way4ZBP4Z5Z
- Via Victoria Falls (VFA)Airlink the whole way4ZFN
4Z+2 - Via Livingstone (LVI)Proflight Zambia, then AirlinkP04Z
- Via Cape Town (CPT)Airlink and Safair the whole way4ZFAFA
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- Via Lusaka (LUN)Proflight Zambia the whole wayP0

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WDH to JNB: common questions
How many miles does WDH to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (8,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from WDH to JNB?
Airlink and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Windhoek from Johannesburg by plane?
Windhoek (WDH) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 724 miles (1,165 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book WDH to JNB award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Windhoek and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Maun (MUB), Victoria Falls (VFA), Livingstone (LVI), Cape Town (CPT) and Lusaka (LUN). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Airlink through Maun.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
