Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is 11 hours behind Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located. Johannesburg observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your AKL to Johannesburg flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from AKL to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Auckland to AKL takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near AKL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Johannesburg or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to Auckland Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Johannesburg
Rs192,780 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return plane ticket right now is Rs319,487. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from AKL to Johannesburg if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Auckland Airport to Johannesburg across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Picking up a cheap flight from AKL to Johannesburg is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a new discount appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland Airport to Johannesburg.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to the centre of Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Auckland Airport to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from AKL to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is about 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). After your flight from Auckland Airport to Johannesburg has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 50 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your AKL to Johannesburg flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Visit Johannesburg during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Auckland Airport to Johannesburg in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your Auckland Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from AKL to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Auckland Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are attractions you won't want to skip in Johannesburg.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 451 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Bloemfontein is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.
