Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Around 11 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Johannesburg is six hours behind Perth and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are four Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, take the 23:50 South African Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:50 with South African Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your PER to JNB flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
South African Airways is your gateway to discovering Johannesburg (and perhaps some other great parts of South Africa!). Check out the direct flights from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with South African Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating PER to JNB flights, South African Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PER and JNB:
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
413 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start from 666 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PER to JNB.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PER to JNB.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
73.04% of flights departing from Perth Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PER:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Johannesburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to JNB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other parts 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, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.