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Popular flight routes to Johannesburg

New York City
Flights from New York Cityto Johannesburg
964$
940$
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Washington, D.C.
Flights from Washington, D.C.to Johannesburg
3913$
3897$
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Atlanta, GA
Flights from Atlanta, GAto Johannesburg
852$
828$
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London
Flights from Londonto Johannesburg
1775$
1749$
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Los Angeles, CA
Flights from Los Angeles, CAto Johannesburg
960$
952$
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Newark, NJ
Flights from Newark, NJto Johannesburg
1150$
1079$
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How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

If you’re planning to fly to Johannesburg, we at eDreams have looked into the most popular routes to help you plan your trip. From Washington, D.C., the flight takes about 20h 3m; from New York City, around 20h 17m; and from Atlanta, GA, approximately 20h 48m.
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How much does a flight to Johannesburg cost?

At eDreams you can find flights from New York City to Johannesburg starting from $501, with an average price of $1,758. If you depart from other cities such as Detroit, you can find tickets from $800, and from Orlando starting from $885, according to data from the last 72 hours.
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About Johannesburg

The "city of gold", Johannesburg (or Joburg as it is also known), is the African continent's second largest city and South Africa's thriving multicultural center and business hub. The city draws a wide array of visitors who arrive in the city on business or who come to experience its burgeoning cultural and art scene and learn about its complex history. It is the largest transport hub in South Africa and the multiculturalism of this teeming metropolis is obvious in its diverse attractions, eclectic fashion and the vast selection of different eateries on offer. Travelers will soon discover that the sheer choice of exciting things to do make it a tantalizing destination to visit.

Things to do and places to visit in Johannesburg

Whether you're interested in discovering the city's cultural scene through its endless choice of galleries, feel like taking in a top-notch theater show, hitting the shopping malls, or learning about Joburg's gold mining past, Johannesburg is a kaleidoscope of a city that will leave you wanting more.

While visiting Johannesburg, don't miss:

  • Learning about Johannesburg's gold rush heyday at Gold Reef City
  • Visiting the Nelsen Mandela Museum in Soweto
  • Watching a show at the Market Theatre, one of Johannesburg's key cultural centers
  • Trying to spot the big five at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve
  • Experiencing local tribes and customs at a traditional tribal village
  • Tasting the city's cultural diversity in the cuisine
  • Visiting Constitution Hill and learning about South Africa's multi-layered past
  • Taking a look at one of the worlds' largest collections of African Art at the Johannesburg Art Gallery
  • Learning about apartheid and the 20th-century history of Africa at the Apartheid Museum
  • Seeing African art at the Wits Art Museum

Airport(s) near Johannesburg

Lanseria Intl Apt Airport
Top Information

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is a domestic airport with one terminal. It's known for easing congestion at the larger OR Tambo International Airport. The airport has a limited number of restaurants and shops.

Location

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is located northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It's approximately 20 miles from the city center, with an average travel time of 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. It's conveniently located near Sandton.

Transport Options and Parking

The most popular way to get to and from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is by taxi or rideshare apps like Uber. These services are readily available at the terminal. The airport also offers short-term and long-term parking in official lots.

OR Tambo International Airport
Top Carriers
A number of different airlines operate flights to and from Johannesburg including: South African Airways, Mango and British Airways.
Location
Johannesburg Airport is located approximately 13 miles from the city center in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
Transportation
The easiest and most convenient way to get to the city center from the airport is to take a taxi, which can be picked up outside the Arrivals Hall. If you with to take public transportation, there is also a local bus service that leaves from the domestic and international arrivals terminals.

Popular destinations near Johannesburg

Flying to Johannesburg is the fastest and most convenient way to reach these nearby destinations:

  • Pretoria
  • Soweto
  • Midrand
  • Centurion
  • Kempton Park
  • Germiston
  • Boksburg
  • Benoni
  • Springs
  • Randfontein
  • Krugersdorp
  • Vereeniging
  • Vanderbijlpark
  • Carletonville
  • Nigel
  • Heidelberg

Frequently asked questions about flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights to Johannesburg on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $42 to Johannesburg. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Johannesburg.
When's the best time to go to Johannesburg?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Johannesburg is March.
The next best month to travel to Johannesburg is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to Johannesburg.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to Johannesburg.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Johannesburg?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Johannesburg, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • Air India: the average price of a one way flight is $1,185.20 . The average price of a New York City ticket to Johannesburg is $1,174.90 and $1,257.31 if you leave from Chicago.
  • Avianca: a one-way ticket costs on average $1,340.46: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Orlando to Johannesburg, which amounts to $4,566.58 and that of flights departing from Dallas, TX, whose average price is $5,472.46.
  • Aer Lingus: the average price of a one-way ticket is $1,480.97. The flight between Hartford-Brainard, CT and Johannesburg costs on average $1,723.62 and the ticket price from Minneapolis - St Paul round the $2,349.64.
Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Airlines flying direct from the US to Johannesburg include:

  • Fly Safair, with flights from Harare, Cape Town and from Durban, for example.
  • Airlink also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Accra, Gaborone and Lusaka.
  • South African Airways, with flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg and Richards Bay and also from Luanda.

Airlines with indirect flights to Johannesburg include:

  • Qatar Airways, which flies from New York City, Washington, D.C. or Atlanta, GA.
  • Emirates, with flights from Chicago and Los Angeles, CA, as well as from Seattle, WA.
  • Etihad Airways, with flights from New York City, Dallas, TX and also Los Angeles, CA.
How many airports are in Johannesburg and which is the main one?
Johannesburg has 2 airport. O. R. Tambo International Airport operates domestic and international flights to 103 cities. Some of the most popular destinations are Cape Town, Harare and Durban.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Johannesburg is in January, December and February, when the average temperature reaches 78ºF, while July, August and May are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 29 hours. However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Johannesburg during June, July or August to experience an average of 41ºF. For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during January, November and December, when the average precipitation in Johannesburg is 116mm, while the months of July, August and June are drier, with an average of 6mm.

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