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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Auckland to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Auckland to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$2,057
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flights per week0

Finding cheap flights from Auckland to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, Lanseria and Pretoria Wonderboom Apt..
The best price we found for a return flight from Auckland to Johannesburg is $2,066. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Auckland to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,066.
As of April 2024, there are no flights flying from Auckland to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg is usually October.
If you're flying from Auckland, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $2,066.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg on Thursday, 24 October 2024.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Auckland and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Emirates .

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Johannesburg?

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg, but you can get to Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) with just 1 stop when you fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas or LATAM Airlines.

These flights connect in Sydney or other Australian airports, and sometimes involve a change of airline.

Flights to Johannesburg's second airport, Lanseria International (HLA), require at least 2 stops and are much less convenient.

Is there a time difference between Auckland and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg doesn't change its clocks for summer, so it's 12 hours behind Auckland during the summer and 10 hours behind in the winter.

What is the weather like in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is warmer and more humid than Auckland, but its high elevation means it's noticeably cooler than South Africa's other big cities. Summer is the wettest season, with thunderstorms a common occurrence.

How expensive is Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is a much cheaper destination than Auckland, with alcohol, transport and accommodation costing less than half the price in the South African city.

The local currency is the South African rand. There are approximately 8 rand to the NZ dollar.

Auckland

Johannesburg

Average cost of a meal

NZ$15.00

NZ$13.60

Average cost of a coffee

NZ$4.50

NZ$2.85

Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD

NZ$38-NZ$75

NZ$28-NZ$35

Essential travel information for Johannesburg

A visa is required to visit South Africa. You must apply in person at a South Africa Visa Application Centre in either Auckland or Wellington. Once granted, the visa allows up to 3 months' travel in the country. Find out how to apply here.

All visitors to Johannesburg and South Africa generally are advised to be mindful of their safety and that of others, due to the crime risk. See the latest travel advisories.

Departing from Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL) is 21km from Auckland CBD. Ground transport connects the airport to the city 24 hours a day, via the SkyBus, taxis and shuttle transfers. You should aim to get to the airport 3 hours before an international departure.

Flights to Johannesburg leave from the International Terminal, with check-in counters on the ground floor. A wide variety of shopping and dining options can be found before and after security screening, along with other facilities such as lounges, family rooms and limited free Wi-Fi.

Arriving in Johannesburg

Nearly all flights to Johannesburg arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the busiest in all of Africa. A small number of connecting flights use Lanseria Airport (HLA) instead.

O.R. Tambo Airport has 6 terminals, which are all part of the same complex and easy to walk between. You can exchange your dollars for rand, get something to eat and make use of the other facilities before heading to your hotel.

Public transport in Johannesburg is often confusing for newcomers, so it's advisable to use taxis. It takes 30-45 minutes to get into the city centre and should cost 250-300 rand. You can also hire a car at the airport.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January, 2018.


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