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✈️ Cheap flights to South Sudan
Compare fares to South Sudan from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Juba Intl (JUB). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in South Sudan
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUB | Juba Intl | Juba | Main |
| WUU | Wau | Wau | Regional |
| MAK | Malakal Intl | Malakal | Regional |
Almost all visitors arrive by air at Juba International Airport; land borders exist with Uganda, Kenya and other neighbours, but overland travel carries significant risks.
📅 Best time to fly to South Sudan
Best: December to March – the dry season, when unpaved roads are more passable and wildlife gathers around water.
Cheaper shoulder season: November and April – transitional months with rising heat or the first rains.
Avoid: May to October – the rainy season floods large areas and makes many roads impassable.
Weather by month in Juba
- 37°Jan☀️
- 38°Feb☀️
- 38°Mar⛅
- 36°Apr🌧
- 34°May🌧
- 33°Jun🌧
- 31°Jul🌧
- 32°Aug🌧
- 33°Sep🌧
- 34°Oct🌧
- 36°Nov⛅
- 36°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to South Sudan
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Juba | 5,967 km | 7 h 50 min | |
| New York → Juba | 10,936 km | 13 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Juba | 14,672 km | 18 h 20 min* | |
| Chicago → Juba | 12,001 km | 15 h 10 min | |
| Miami → Juba | 11,932 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| San Francisco → Juba | 14,577 km | 18 h 15 min* | |
| Toronto → Juba | 11,305 km | 14 h 15 min | |
| Paris → Juba | 5,619 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Frankfurt → Juba | 5,465 km | 7 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Juba | 3,399 km | 4 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Juba | 5,466 km | 7 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Juba | 4,742 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Singapore → Juba | 8,043 km | 10 h 20 min | |
| Sydney → Juba | 13,020 km | 16 h 20 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in South Sudan
- Juba – The young capital on the White Nile is the entry point for nearly all visitors.
- Boma National Park – A huge wilderness that hosts part of one of Africa's largest land mammal migrations.
- Badingilo National Park – Grasslands and woodlands crossed by migrating antelope herds, closer to Juba.
- Terekeka – Area known for the photogenic Mundari cattle camps along the Nile.
- The Sudd – A vast swamp and floodplain of the White Nile, rich in birdlife and fishing communities.
- Nimule National Park – A park on the Ugandan border with river scenery, rapids and wildlife.
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Flights to South Sudan: questions
What is the main airport in South Sudan?
The main international airport is Juba Intl (JUB) in Juba. Other airports with scheduled flights include Wau (WUU), Malakal (MAK).
How long is the flight from London to South Sudan?
A nonstop flight from London to Juba covers about 5,967 km and takes around 7 h 50 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to South Sudan?
December to March – the dry season, when unpaved roads are more passable and wildlife gathers around water.
When is the cheapest time to fly to South Sudan?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: November and April – transitional months with rising heat or the first rains.
Do I need a visa to fly to South Sudan?
It depends on your passport. See our South Sudan visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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