Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Upington Airport (UTN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Flights from JNB to UTN start from 07:05 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The latest departure is at 15:45 with Airlink (South Africa). In total, there are 23 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your JNB to UTN 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.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Upington (and then discovering more of South Africa!) is easy with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier that operates JNB to UTN flights. A dependable 92.79% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Upington Airport (UTN)
Right now, Rs38,890 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs77,837. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from JNB to UTN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Upington Airport (UTN)
Consider booking a hotel close to UTN if you have a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Upington Airport rental car and discover Upington and beyond with your own set of wheels. First - Car Hire, Firefly powered by Hertz and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best possible rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Upington Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Upington Airport (UTN) to central Upington
From Upington Airport, Upington is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Upington Airport (UTN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Upington. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Upington, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 37ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JNB to UTN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Upington, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey about 483 kilometres east to Bloemfontein to tick off its popular sights. From Naval Hill Planetarium to Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 338 kilometres east of Upington, Kimberley is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Big Hole and Open Mine Museum, The Big Hole and Kimberley Mine Museum.
