Flights to Johannesburg: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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12840 km

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+77°F

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Airports

GCJ

26km

HLA

32km

JNB

21km

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November

2025

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

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Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?

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Direct flights to Johannesburg

We could not found any direct flights to Johannesburg from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (South Africa).

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Airports in Johannesburg and New York

Johannesburg has 4 airports and New York has 5 airports.

Johannesburg

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Grand Central Airport (GCJ)

26 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

32 km from Johannesburg city center.

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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

21 km from Johannesburg city center.

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~20 min.

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~30 min.

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~20 min.

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Rand Airport (QRA)

11 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Which airport in Johannesburg is better?

The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is Rand Airport (QRA) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), trip will take 20 min.

Things to do in Johannesburg

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Johannesburg:

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Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours

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Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours

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Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Day Trips • Kid-Friendly • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Safaris

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Safari Flight

Nature and Wildlife • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Safaris • Good for avoiding crowds • Adventure Tours

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Planning a trip to Johannesburg? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:

Mon, 24 November

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+77°F

Rain

8 m/s

38 %

Tue, 25 November

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+66°F

Rain

7 m/s

67 %

Wed, 26 November

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+70°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

56 %

Thu, 27 November

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+77°F

Rain

5 m/s

36 %

Fri, 28 November

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+75°F

Rain

4 m/s

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Sat, 29 November

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+75°F

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5 m/s

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Sun, 30 November

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+75°F

Rain

6 m/s

37 %

Mon, 01 December

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+75°F

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5 m/s

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Tue, 02 December

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+79°F

Rain

5 m/s

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Wed, 03 December

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+73°F

Rain

6 m/s

52 %

Thu, 04 December

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+73°F

Rain

5 m/s

43 %

Fri, 05 December

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+79°F

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5 m/s

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Sat, 06 December

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+77°F

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6 m/s

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Sun, 07 December

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+75°F

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6 m/s

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Mon, 08 December

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+70°F

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5 m/s

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Tue, 09 December

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+79°F

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5 m/s

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FAQ

Flying to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is served by 4 airports: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport. The nearest airport is Rand Airport located 11 km away.

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How far is Johannesburg by plane?

Johannesburg is around 12840 km away from New York.

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What is the flight time to Johannesburg?

Typically it takes NaN to fly to Johannesburg if you are flying from New York.

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How good the weather is in Johannesburg?

The coldest month is June with an average temperature of +48°F. The hottest month is December with an average temperature of +70°F. Right now it is +77°F and Rain in Johannesburg.

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Are there any direct flights to Johannesburg?

No, there are no direct flights to Johannesburg if you are flying from New York.

Johannesburg guide

Johannesburg themes

This is what Johannesburg is known for:

Wine

Urbanism

Location

Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 12840 km away from New York:

Johannesburg time zone

Johannesburg jest o 7 godziny przed New York, gdzie teraz jest 12:06

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12:06 (EST -5)

Time in Johannesburg right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 South African Rand equals 5.77 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1733.51 South African Rand.

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R100 = $5.77

Exchange rate

Visa to South Africa

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in South Africa

Official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English, Ndebele. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

Afrikaans, English, Ndebele

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.

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Potentially dangerous

Air Quality

Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Johannesburg pros and cons

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