Travelling from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Livingstone and Johannesburg are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 93 weekly Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 13:25 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest available. Safair operates the latest service of the day at 15:25.
To ensure you catch your LVI to JNB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Johannesburg (and then seeing more of South Africa!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular carrier offers direct flights from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier offering LVI to JNB flights. An impressive 89.33% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to tour a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Cape Town International Airport is a well-known stop between LVI and JNB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
234 € is the lowest price for a one-way Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start at 434 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LVI to JNB, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Livingstone Airport (LVI)
81.75% of flights departing from Livingstone Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LVI.
Central Livingstone to Livingstone Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LVI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you have a late Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to the centre of Johannesburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Johannesburg. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Livingstone Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LVI to JNB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its top attractions. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
