Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is six hours ahead of Miami and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MIA to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Miami International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MIA and JNB:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
At the moment, $1,061 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,495. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MIA to JNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Miami International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to Miami International Airport's on-time performance, 76.14% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Miami to Miami International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Miami International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MIA:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Miami International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Travel at your own pace with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Miami International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Johannesburg. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to explore Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MIA to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without visiting 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.