How to get from Tampa to Johannesburg: connecting flights, about 19h 40m total

Flights from Tampa to Johannesburg

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Best fares from Tampa to Johannesburg

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Cheapest one-way $797 23 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $802 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $797

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 19h 40m
two tickets, via Frankfurt: $1,278
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 8,221 mi (13,231 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

19h 40m

with the connection

Tampa to Atlanta flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Johannesburg flight 15h 5m

two ticketsfrom $1,818

Via New York

20h 31m

with the connection

Tampa to New York flight 2h 46m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.

New York to Johannesburg flight 14h 45m

Via London

United Kingdom

22h 25m

with the connection

Tampa to London flight 8h 20m

Connection of about 3h

London to Johannesburg flight 11h 5m

two ticketsfrom $1,393

Via Frankfurt

Germany

23h 10m

with the connection

Tampa to Frankfurt flight 9h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Frankfurt to Johannesburg flight 11h

two ticketsfrom $1,278

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Tampa to cities closest to Johannesburg

Tampa to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 5,403 mi (8,695 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 10m from $389 Tampa to London London: 5,636 mi (9,070 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 20m from $317 Tampa to San Juan San Juan: 7,021 mi (11,300 km) from Johannesburg, flight 2h 55m from $96 Tampa to Punta Cana Punta Cana: 7,159 mi (11,522 km) from Johannesburg, flight 2h 52m Tampa to Halifax Halifax: 7,543 mi (12,139 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 33m from $309 Tampa to Boston Boston: 7,858 mi (12,646 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 5m from $117

To Johannesburg from cities closest to Tampa

Atlanta to Johannesburg Atlanta: 416 mi (670 km) from Tampa, flight 15h 5m from $753 New York to Johannesburg New York: 1,004 mi (1,616 km) from Tampa, flight 14h 45m Sao Paulo to Johannesburg Sao Paulo: 4,285 mi (6,896 km) from Tampa, flight 8h 58m from $536 London to Johannesburg London: 4,414 mi (7,104 km) from Tampa, flight 11h 5m from $438 Madrid to Johannesburg Madrid: 4,437 mi (7,141 km) from Tampa, flight 10h 5m from $463 Paris to Johannesburg Paris: 4,566 mi (7,348 km) from Tampa, flight 11h 23m from $448

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Tampa to Johannesburg?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Tampa to Johannesburg?

Via Atlanta: 1h 35m to the connection, 15h 5m after it, about 19h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Tampa to Johannesburg with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Frankfurt from $1,278. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Tampa and Johannesburg?

Atlanta (19h 40m total), New York (20h 31m total), London (22h 25m total) and Frankfurt (23h 10m total).

How far is Johannesburg from Tampa?

8,221 mi (13,231 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.