Travelling from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN): What you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 45 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport flight.
The timezone in Saint-Denis is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Johannesburg. Reunion Roland Garros Airport is located in Saint-Denis.
Choose from 2 direct services each week between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN). This is the most popular route, with Air Austral offering a 12:50am departure from JNB to RUN.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to RUN.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN) can be booked from here.
Air Austral is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport leaving from JNB.
Air Austral is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from JNB to RUN.
Air Austral stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.89% of services arriving as scheduled.
JNB is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is roughly 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It takes 50 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to RUN flight:
About Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RUN:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Reunion Roland Garros Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Jumbo Car or Sixt to explore Saint-Denis and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN) to central Saint-Denis
The centre of Saint-Denis is roughly 6 kilometres from Reunion Roland Garros Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
R 6,624 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport. A return flight starts from R 7,724. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
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The best month for picking up cheap Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
February is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Saint-Denis based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to RUN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Saint-Denis, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Saint-Denis
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Reunion Roland Garros Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Saint-Denis:
You'll find loads of things to do in Saint-Denis when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Cathedral de Saint-Denis followed by Pyramide Inversée and Rando et Trekking à La Réunion : Guide de Randonnée Austral Altitude La Réunion.