Travelling from Jersey Airport (JER) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
To avoid rushing for your JER to Johannesburg flight, allow 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 travel rule.
68.15% of flights that leave from Jersey Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jersey Airport (JER) to Johannesburg
442 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Jersey Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return plane ticket starts from 620 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from JER to Johannesburg. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 29 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Jersey Airport to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from JER to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is about 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. After your flight from Jersey Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near HLA. Unwind and get cosy after your JER to Johannesburg flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Lanseria International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will save you money.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Plan your trip to Johannesburg during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Jersey Airport to Johannesburg during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Jersey Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket with a departure in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JER to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Jersey Airport to Johannesburg, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions 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 journey is complete without a visit to Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.