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Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Hong Kong.

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

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.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 937 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with R16 324 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 328–R1 328 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 12% 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 10% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 619 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R15 012, a difference of R1 392. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Hong Kong are Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden, and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Hong Kong on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 0:06
• Latest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 0:16.

The flight takes about 13h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R14 013. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong takes 13h 06m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 451 to R108 773. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R7 972.

Cathay Pacific is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 40m, compared to 18h 50m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 19h 41m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong range from R12 603 to R16 505, with an average of R14 013 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 603 counts as a good deal.