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Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vilanculos.

Johannesburg to Vilanculos: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs74,260
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos is Rs123,511. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos.
Qatar Airways and Airlink fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos.
As of September 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Vilanculos is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Vilanculos Airport on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vilanculos but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vilanculos is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Airlink offers the cheapest flight tickets to Vilanculos.

Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Vilanculos Airport (VNX): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport.

  • Johannesburg and Vilanculos are in the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • Flights from JNB to VNX start from 10:50 — the earliest with LAM. The last service of the day is at 14:15 with Airlink (South Africa). Overall, there are 19 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your JNB to VNX flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Jetting into Vilanculos (and then discovering more of Mozambique!) is a breeze with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline has direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.

  • Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier offering JNB to VNX flights. An impressive 83.33% of its departures on this route land on time.

  • If you'd love to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Maputo International Airport is a sought-after stop between JNB and VNX.

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Vilanculos Airport (VNX)

  • Currently, Rs74,260 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs123,511. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JNB to VNX.

  • Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Finding cheap flights from JNB to VNX is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near JNB. Whether you're taking an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Vilanculos Airport (VNX)

Getting from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to central Vilanculos

  • From Vilanculos Airport, Vilanculos is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Vilanculos Airport (VNX)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Vilanculos. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Vilanculos is January, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JNB to VNX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Mozambique

  • Beira is just one of the many cities in Mozambique waiting to be explored after you've seen Vilanculos. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Sallam Mosque, Comunidade Hindu da Beira and Mesquita Central da Beira (Masjid).

  • Chimoio is another standout destination in Mozambique and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Vilanculos. No trip is complete without dropping by Praça dos Heróis, Candy Land (kid fone zone) and End Time Message Tabernáculo 7de Abril.

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