Question 1

How long is the flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Johannesburg depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Johannesburg on KAYAK are from Mexico City, which takes 25h 00m, and Guadalajara, which takes 27h 05m.

Question 2

How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Central Johannesburg is 21 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/Mexico-MX0/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R20 541. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R36 462 on average.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R21 425 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from Mexico is R34 441 and R33 706 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R21 425.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Johannesburg. <a href='/flight-routes/Mexico-MX0/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Mexico-MX0/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Mexico-MX0/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Mexico-MX0/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R1 557 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 566.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 11

How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 142 direct flights from within Mexico to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 14:00 the most common departure time and 48% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 12

How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 989 direct flights from within Mexico to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The duration of your flight to Johannesburg depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Johannesburg on KAYAK are from Mexico City, which takes 25h 00m, and Guadalajara, which takes 27h 05m.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each day?

There are around 142 direct flights from within Mexico to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 14:00 the most common departure time and 48% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

Central Johannesburg is 21 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R20 541. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R36 462 on average.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Johannesburg?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Johannesburg.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Johannesburg?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Johannesburg?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Johannesburg?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

Each week there are around 989 direct flights from within Mexico to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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