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Among airlines operating Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Cathay Pacific operates flights between Hong Kong and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R14 327 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R19 475 for direct.

One-stop flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 14% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R16 342 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R18 468, a difference of R2 126. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 0:30 and lands at 13:22
• Latest: departs at 1:05 and lands at 13:57.

The flight takes about 12h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of R17 333. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 12h 52m, covering 17 169 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R15 914, which is 49% above the typical average for this route.

Cathay Pacific is the only airline operating Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 17m, compared to 17h 40m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 19h 08m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 6 hours behind Hong Kong (South Africa Time vs Hong Kong Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R15 167 to R19 920, with an average of R17 333 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 167 counts as a good deal.