Which airlines fly this route?

For baggage rules, check‑in tips, and fees, see our airline guides: FlySafair, CemAir, Airlink and South African Airways (SAA). (Mango and Kulula have stopped flying — see what replaced them.)

Are there baggage fees?

On this route the airlines in our fare check were CemAir. CemAir: 21 kg checked bag included. Add a bag when you book: it costs more at the airport.

Cheap Flights from Margate to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Margate to Johannesburg

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Cheapest fare we found: R1,919 › one-way for Wed 25 Nov (checked 17 October 2026). All fares and airlines ↓

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About Flights from Margate to Johannesburg

Live fare check: Margate → Johannesburg, checked 8 October 2026

One-way economy fares from Travelstart's live search for an ordinary Wednesday (25 Nov). Fares change daily. The 25 Nov fares were re-checked on 17 October 2026.

Date	Airline · routing	Fare
Wed 25 Nov	CemAir non-stop, 1h30 · 12:10	R1,919 › 21kg bag incl.
	SAA non-stop, 1h30 · 12:10	R2,519 › 23kg bag incl.

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The non-stop flight, Margate to Johannesburg

On Wednesday 25 November 2026 Travelstart sold 1 non-stop flight from Margate to Johannesburg, which is also sold under an SAA flight number. The cheapest was CemAir 5Z611 at 12:10 for R1,919 (21 kg incl.), flying time 1h30. Searched on 17 October 2026; schedules change, so check the date you want.

Airline	Departs	From
CemAir 1 flight · 21 kg incl.	12:10	R1,919 ›
SAA (operated by CemAir) 1 flight · check bag on fare	12:10	R2,519 ›

One-way economy fares for one adult on Wed 25 Nov, as shown on Travelstart on 17 October 2026.

Margate to Johannesburg (MGH → JNB) is the direct air link to the KZN South Coast, and it is a single-carrier route: CemAir is the only airline flying it non-stop. Frequencies are limited and seasonal — the December and Easter holiday peaks are when the South Coast fills up and inventory tightens fastest. Because there is no competing operator, fares do not soften the way they do on trunk routes, so date flexibility does more for your price than timing the booking.

Best Time to Book & Travel

Fares are generally at their best about 4–6 weeks before departure. School holidays and December peaks price up; shoulder months often offer value.

Airlines on this route

CemAir

FAQs

When is the cheapest time to fly?

Midweek flights and midday returns are often cheaper outside school holidays.

How much baggage can I take?

Most domestic fares include 7kg cabin; checked baggage depends on your fare and airline.

How long is the flight?

Non-stop is roughly 1h 30–40m between OR Tambo and Margate. CemAir is the only scheduled operator, so confirm the operating day in the live search — this route does not run daily in every season.

Which airport is Johannesburg?

Flights use OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

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