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Route Details
Cayman Airways
RECJNB
01 Dec - 31 Jan
1 stop, 13h 55m
$1,165
2 days ago
Cayman Airways
RECJNB
01 Dec - 31 Jan
1 stop, 13h 55m
$1,165
2 days ago
Cayman Airways
RECJNB
01 Dec - 31 Jan
1 stop, 13h 55m
$1,165
2 days ago
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Flight prices from Recife to Johannesburg
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Cayman Airways
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REC
JNB
1 stop, 13h 55m
$1,165
2 days ago
6918 km
Distance
13h 55m
Duration
Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Recife to Johannesburg flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Recife to Johannesburg with other routes:
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Return
One-Way
01 Dec (Tue) - 31 Jan (Sun)01 Dec (Tue) + nights
20:50
REC1 stop
10:45
JNB13:35
JNB1 stop
05:55
REC$1,165
Found 2 days ago
Direct flights from Recife to Johannesburg
We could not found any direct flights to Johannesburg, if you are flying from Recife. 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 Recife
Johannesburg has 4 airports and Recife has 1 airport.
Johannesburg
Recife
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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Taxi~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:
134 reviews
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours
527 reviews
Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour
Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours
442 reviews
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours
256 reviews
Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle
Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours
156 reviews
Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Day Trips • Kid-Friendly • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Safaris
58 reviews
Safari Flight
Nature and Wildlife • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Safaris • Good for avoiding crowds • Adventure Tours
742 reviews
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours
Planning a trip from Recife to Johannesburg? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:
Fri, 25 September
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+72°F
Few clouds
4 m/s
40 %
Sat, 26 September
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+73°F
Rain
6 m/s
36 %
Sun, 27 September
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+75°F
Rain
7 m/s
29 %
Mon, 28 September
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+77°F
Rain
6 m/s
27 %
Tue, 29 September
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+55°F
Rain
5 m/s
77 %
Wed, 30 September
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+57°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
59 %
Thu, 01 October
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+64°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
39 %
Fri, 02 October
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+68°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
26 %
Sat, 03 October
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+68°F
Rain
7 m/s
24 %
Sun, 04 October
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+66°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
15 %
Mon, 05 October
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+66°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
28 %
Tue, 06 October
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+68°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
23 %
Wed, 07 October
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+64°F
Scattered clouds
4 m/s
45 %
Thu, 08 October
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+73°F
Rain
6 m/s
32 %
Fri, 09 October
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+81°F
Rain
5 m/s
27 %
Sat, 10 October
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+82°F
Rain
5 m/s
23 %
How expensive is Johannesburg?
Johannesburg prices compared to Recife:
Johannesburg is in average 115% more expensive than Recife. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Sports (+11%) and Childcare (+51%).
Some Price Examples (vs Recife):
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Food
+55.11%
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$11.34 vs
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$56.70 vs
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McMeal at McDonalds
$5.68 vs
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Cappuccino (regular)
$2.62 vs
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 vs
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 vs
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.49 vs
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.34 vs
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.96 vs
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.99 vs
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.98 vs
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Banana (1kg)
$2.11 vs
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$7.09 vs
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 vs
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Transport
+68.15%
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Utilities
+83.50%
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Sports
+11.05%
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Childcare
+50.81%
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Clothing
+157.47%
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Rent
+170.94%
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Salaries
+319.28%
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Johannesburg in average is 115% more expensive
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The biggest difference is Salaries, Rent, Clothing prices.
FAQ
Flying from Recife 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 it between Recife and Johannesburg by plane?
Johannesburg is around 6918 km away from Recife.
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What is the flight time from Recife to Johannesburg?
Typically it takes from 6h 58m to 14h 41m to fly from Recife to Johannesburg.
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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 January with an average temperature of +68°F. Right now it is +72°F and Few clouds in Johannesburg.
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Is there a direct connection between Recife and Johannesburg?
No, there are no direct flights to Johannesburg if you are flying from Recife.
Johannesburg guide
Johannesburg themes
This is what Johannesburg is known for:
Location
Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 6918 km away from Recife:
Johannesburg time zone
Johannesburg jest o 5 godziny przed Recife, gdzie teraz jest 23:39
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23:39 (-3 -03)Time in Johannesburg right now
Currency and exchange rate
100 South African Rand equals 6.08 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1644.39 South African Rand.
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R100 = $6.08Exchange rate
Visa to South Africa
No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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Visa-freeFor 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
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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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