Flying from Phoenix to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg jetting off from here.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is where you'll be landing in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg nine hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your Phoenix to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Johannesburg
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Phoenix to Johannesburg flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Phoenix to Johannesburg.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
We make it a cinch to book a Phoenix to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to JNB if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
The centre of Johannesburg is around 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA). Once your flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg:
First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz make collecting a Lanseria Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA will save you money.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
The centre of Johannesburg is around 11 kilometres from Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA). Set out for your hotel (or dive straight into the city's best sights) after your flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg.
Head straight from arrivals to your hotel with no interruptions by picking up a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. You can book with reliable names here like Avis and Budget.
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so reserve your ride from QRA a few weeks ahead of your flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg. April is the most popular month to travel to Johannesburg. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Phoenix to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Johannesburg, explore our range of hotels including:
Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela Statue are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Johannesburg must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Top of Africa.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 21 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
Pretoria is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without dropping by Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.