On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Johannesburg to São Tomé. The distance between these locations is 3,722 km, allowing you to plan your flight considering convenient layovers and travel time.
To find the best deal, use our price dynamics chart and low-fare calendar. Practical information is also available on how to reach the terminals at the departure point and how to arrange an airport transfer upon arrival.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Johannesburg — Sao Tome by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $393 in ,, and the most expensive are around $1,168 in e. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Johannesburg → Sao Tome, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $792 | high | May | $562 | low | Sep | $690 | medium |
| Feb | $741 | high | Jun | $677 | medium | Oct | $600 | low |
| Mar | $664 | medium | Jul | $767 | high | Nov | $588 | low |
| Apr | $575 | low | Aug | $779 | high | Dec | $805 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in São Tomé is characterized by stability: it is warmest in March (up to +27.8°C), while the driest period occurs in July and August. The peak of the rainy season is in November, with over 267 mm of precipitation, which is worth considering when planning your trip.
Flight costs fluctuate significantly throughout the year. The lowest fares are available in August — $393, while in October, ticket prices can reach $1,169 and above.
August is considered the optimal time to fly, combining the lowest ticket prices with the fewest rainy days. We recommend avoiding October, when high flight costs coincide with the start of the wet season.
Flights on the Johannesburg — São Tomé route are operated by several airlines specializing in regional travel within Africa. Most flights involve layovers in major hubs such as Luanda or Addis Ababa. You can check the detailed schedule, flight frequency by day of the week, and choose a suitable carrier using the interactive cards below.
Flights Johannesburg — Sao Tome depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport and arrive at Sao Tome Island Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 3,722 km. The estimated travel time for a direct flight is about 4.5–5 hours; however, most flights operate with layovers, which increases the total travel time.
Direct flights between the cities are limited and depend on the carriers' seasonal schedules. Most often, the route involves one layover in the aviation hubs of neighboring countries.
Flight prices are constantly changing depending on the season and flight occupancy. You can find the current lowest fares for your dates in the price dynamics block on this page.
All flights from Johannesburg arrive at São Tomé International Airport (TMS). It is the country's main gateway, located a few kilometers from the capital city center.
The lowest ticket prices are recorded when booking in advance, as well as when choosing flights in August, when the cost can drop to from 30,759 ₽.
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