Travelling from Seattle to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Johannesburg. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Come in for landing at Johannesburg's chief entry point, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg nine hours ahead of Seattle.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Seattle to Johannesburg flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Johannesburg
To pick up cheap Seattle to Johannesburg flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to book a Seattle to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Johannesburg, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from SEA.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Johannesburg. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Seattle to Johannesburg flight.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Seattle to Johannesburg has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
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Lock in the best price by booking your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
Lock in a Seattle to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seattle to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Johannesburg right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Seattle to Johannesburg:
Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Johannesburg travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Johannesburg Zoo.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its must-visit sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among the biggest draws.
