Flying from Logan International Airport (BOS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Boston.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BOS to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BOS and JNB:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Logan International Airport (BOS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
At the moment, Rs172,848 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs243,525. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOS to JNB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BOS to JNB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Logan International Airport (BOS)
You'll find BOS at One Harborside Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Logan International Airport, data shows 73.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Logan International Airport from central Boston, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BOS? If you've booked an early flight from Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're getting in on a late Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near JNB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
Lock in your flight from Logan International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to explore Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOS to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without seeing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.