Cheap flights to Johannesburg (JNB)

South Africa has been a hot destination for some time now, and after the recent FIFA World Cup, things look to get even busier. Johannesburg is not only the largest city in the country, but it also has the continent's busiest airport. This helps keep flights to Johannesburg fairly cheap considering how remote it is from where most people start. Using Webjet you'll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. Even those headed to Cape Town or Durban will almost always first land in Johannesburg, so it has a great concentration of international flights and carriers. Its location 24 km east of the city center makes for a relatively quick ride into town, and many transportation options, including affordable car rentals, are available.

Airfare to Johannesburg

Unless you are starting from a neighboring country, finding cheap flights to Johannesburg isn't too easy, due mostly to the great distance that most visitors have to travel. But most of the world's largest airlines fly into the city from their home bases, so competition keeps prices reasonable, and passengers rarely have to change planes more than once on the way. Those coming from North America will usually have to change planes once in Europe, even if they are booked on a North American airline the whole way.

Flight information for Johannesburg Airport

OR Tambo International Airport is a large and modern facility with all the conveniences you'd expect at a major international airport. There are two main terminals, and both handle domestic as well as international traffic, and between them they have dozens of shops and dining options. There are also several banks and ATMs, and Wi-Fi is available in the general area as well as near the jetways.

Airlines that fly into Johannesburg Airport

South African Airways is the national carrier and the busiest airline at Johannesburg airport by far. They fly in from destinations on several continents, and they are joined by European carriers such as Air France, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, KLM Airlines, and Lufthansa Airlines. From North America you can fly in, with one stop, on Delta Airlines, as well as several others after a plane change in Europe. Those coming from Asia can fly in directly on Cathay Pacific Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines.

Johannesburg Airport ground transportation

A new direct rail link opened in June 2010, which means passengers can efficiently go to the Sandton district in the heart of the city. There are a number of shuttle buses companies that continue to operate and serve other parts of the city, and taxis are always available at reasonable prices. Some larger hotels have their own shuttle services, and car rentals are a popular and affordable option for those heading out to other destinations in the country.

Car rental companies at Johannesburg Airport

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Hertz
  • National
  • Thrifty