⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Johannesburg to Mahe flights

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mahe (SEZ): 2,334 miles (3,756 km) great-circle, about 5h 10m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $416 round-trip on Air Tanzania, with 1 stop, departing July 11, 2026.

TCAir TanzaniaTC209
Depart
JNB
Johannesburg, South Africa
14:15
2026-07-11
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Arrive
SEZ
Mahe, Seychelles
Returns 07:15
2026-07-24
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,334 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 10m
Trip type
Round-trip
$416
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Johannesburg to Mahe fare fly?

$416 round-trip, Air Tanzania TC209, departing 2026-07-11 at 14:15, returning 2026-07-24. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Friday 13 nights later; the fare was observed 77 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Johannesburg from Mahe?

  • Distance: 2,334 miles (3,756 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 10m.
  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, South Africa, UTC+2 on July 11, 2026.
  • Arrival: Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), Seychelles, UTC+4 on July 11, 2026.
  • Time difference: Mahe is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, South Africa to Seychelles.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 10 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Air Tanzania TC209, 1 stop, round-trip, 13 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Johannesburg to Mahe fare compare with other routes from JNB?

At $416, it ranked 12th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from JNB (median $564). That is 17.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the JNB median of 23.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from JNB of similar length: Addis Ababa (2,528 mi) at $564 and Port Louis (1,905 mi) at $671.

JNB to SEZ is the only one of 30 JNB routes where Air Tanzania priced cheapest. It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from JNB.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Mahe?

Of 2 departure airports with a fare to Mahe, Johannesburg (JNB) ranked 1st at $416. Lowest: $416 from Johannesburg (JNB); highest: $1032 from Kuwait City (KWI); 0 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Air Tanzania (1) and Ethiopian (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Africa/Johannesburg, Indian/Mahe; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Johannesburg to Mahe flight questions

How far is Johannesburg from Mahe by plane?

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Johannesburg is about 2,334 miles (3,756 km) from Mahe on a great-circle line from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), heading northeast. It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from JNB. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Mahe?

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About 5h 10m nonstop by our estimate for 2,334 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Air Tanzania fare was with 1 stop. 2 airports in our feed had a fare to Mahe; this one ranked 1st, and 0 of the 2 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Mahe?

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On July 11, 2026, Johannesburg was on UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) and Mahe on UTC+4 (Indian/Mahe), so Mahe was 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg: noon in Johannesburg was 14:00 in Mahe. Neither Africa/Johannesburg nor Indian/Mahe shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Johannesburg to Mahe?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $416 per person round-trip on Air Tanzania flight TC209, departing July 11, 2026, returning July 24, 2026, with 1 stop. At $416, it ranked 12th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from JNB (median $564). That is 17.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the JNB median of 23.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Mahe?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Mahe, 0 of the 2 recorded fares were nonstop. From JNB, 11 of 30 were. Routes from JNB of similar length: Addis Ababa (2,528 mi) at $564 and Port Louis (1,905 mi) at $671.

Which airports serve flights from Johannesburg to Mahe?

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It departs O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, and arrives at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe, Seychelles. An international flight, South Africa to Seychelles. JNB to SEZ is the only one of 30 JNB routes where Air Tanzania priced cheapest.

Where else near Mahe can you fly from Johannesburg?

Port Louis (MRU) $671Zanzibar (ZNZ) $620Nairobi (NBO) $547Malé (MLE) $933Addis Ababa (ADD) $564Kampala (EBB) $386All flights from Johannesburg →

Other cities with flights to Mahe

From Kuwait City (KWI) $1032

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