Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The city is six hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
With five flights a week between the two airports, Perth Airport (PER) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the busiest route. Board South African Airways's 23:25 flight to get your trip from PER to JNB underway.
For a relaxed start to your PER to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Perth Airport to Johannesburg ticket. Start your journey at PER and land at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Book your ticket with South African Airways. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Perth Airport to Johannesburg.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from PER to Johannesburg. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Perth, PER can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to PER? If you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Perth Airport, 73.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Johannesburg
RM1,868 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return ticket right now is RM3,403. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from PER to Johannesburg by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Perth Airport to Johannesburg tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to the centre of Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Travel at your own speed with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from PER to Johannesburg can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
After your flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
After stepping off your PER to Johannesburg flight, kick back at a hotel near HLA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Lanseria International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Score the best price by securing your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Before securing your flights from Perth Airport to Johannesburg, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Johannesburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a Perth Airport to Johannesburg flight ticket with a departure in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from PER to Johannesburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are top sights which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Johannesburg. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.