Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland 11 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JNB to AKL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JNB and AKL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is RM1,915. A return fare right now is RM3,236. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JNB to AKL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Auckland Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Reserve a hotel close to AKL if you're catching a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and venture far and wide through Auckland and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Auckland Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Auckland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to go to Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to AKL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.