Flying from Johannesburg to Dallas: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Dallas jetting off from here.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is where you'll be landing in Dallas.
The timezone in Dallas is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Johannesburg to Dallas flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dallas
To pick up cheap Johannesburg to Dallas flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to find a Johannesburg to Dallas flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Dallas, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near DFW if you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Dallas. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and experience more of Dallas and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week in advance of your Johannesburg to Dallas flight.
DFW is situated at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is about 10 kilometres from central Dallas. Once you've disembarked your flight from Johannesburg to Dallas, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take approximately 50 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and make a speedy getaway.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from DAL three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Dallas Love Field Airport is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
July is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Dallas. To avoid the crowds, head to Dallas in February.
Book a Johannesburg to Dallas ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dallas around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Dallas, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are popular attractions which should be on every Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, top sights here include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, head for San Antonio, about 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are among its highlights.