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It’s easy to get to the centre of Johannesburg once you’ve landed. The most efficient way to get to your final destination is probably by taxi. You can get a taxi from outside the front of the terminal building, which costs about R 600 (A$ 54) and takes approximately 40min.

Unfortunately, you cannot take a direct flight between Perth and Johannesburg; however, there are plenty of indirect routes that connect these two destinations efficiently. With airlines such as Singapore Airlines requiring a change in Singapore, or Qatar Airways requiring one transfer in Doha, it won’t be long before you are on your way to your final destination.

Yes, for those that have an early flight, or even if you just don’t want to be in a rush ahead of your journey, you can stay in a hotel close to Perth Airport. With accommodation such as Epsom on Swan B&B or Maand Up within 5.5 km from the terminal building, you’ll be well located to begin your trip the next morning.

Among airlines operating Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• South African: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Perth and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• South African
• Qantas Airways

Flights from Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: 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 Perth 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 $1,586 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with $1,946 for direct.

The Airbus A340-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 9% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) 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 Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,796 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,996, a difference of $199. 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 Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 33 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Perth 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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 00:30
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 11:05.

The flight takes about 11h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of $1,866. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 11h 15m, covering 13,366 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 $1,481 to $9,583. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,052, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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 Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 26m, compared to 21h 46m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 21h 51m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 6 hours behind Perth (South Africa Time vs Western Australia 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 $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $1,495 to $2,339, with an average of $1,866 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,495 counts as a good deal.