Travelling from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): What you need to know
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to JNB, leave enough 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.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to JNB flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At YHM, that rate is 71%.
About Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near JNB:
Travel at your own pace with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Johannesburg and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport flight.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, central Johannesburg is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport is $967. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,342. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to JNB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
October is when most people book flights from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Plan your visit to Johannesburg in January for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Toronto to JNB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela Statue are just two of the major attractions to put on your Johannesburg to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Top of Africa.
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. About 257 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, a trip to Welkom will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park.