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Flights from Johannesburg to Antananarivo (JNB-TNR): Airlines

Flights Johannesburg (JNB) to Antananarivo (TNR): 4Z, ET operate ~3/week, ~4.5h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇿🇦 JNB 🇲🇬 TNR
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
Antananarivo (TNR) — intra-African regional hub airport, photo via Wikimedia Commons (Wikipedia summary)
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Airlines

3×

Per week

$764

From (live)

via UU

4.5h

Nonstop

Johannesburg (JNB) → Antananarivo (TNR)

JNB🇿🇦

Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International

DISTANCE

2 306 km

TNR🇲🇬

Antananarivo

Ivato International

~3h 42mDirect flights+0 h · same time zone

Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).

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Flights Johannesburg -> Antananarivo (JNB-TNR) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight JNB -> TNR is operated by Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines (~3 flights per week, ~4.5h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Airlink (4Z)23 kg-
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — JNB-TNR

Typical economy fares on JNB-TNR sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Antananarivo

Antananarivo, Madagascar — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Antananarivo? Direct JNB-TNR flights are operated by Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the JNB-TNR flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 4.5 hours. The JNB-TNR route runs roughly 3 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a JNB-TNR flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-TNR? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Antananarivo? Antananarivo uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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