Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg eight hours behind Brisbane.
To ensure you catch your BNE to JNB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BNE and JNB include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is $777. A return fare right now is $1,527. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BNE to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Brisbane Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BNE? If you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brisbane Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Follow your own route with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Johannesburg and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Johannesburg. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Brisbane Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BNE to JNB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are the start of reasons to visit.