Travelling from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) taking off from here.
Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is six hours behind Johannesburg.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to YYZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to YYZ departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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 conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Driving from central Johannesburg to HLA generally takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Johannesburg to YYZ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near YYZ and fast-forward to bedtime:
Grab a Pearson International Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport flight.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Central Toronto is around 27 kilometres from Pearson International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport is R 9,182. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,969. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to YYZ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport ticket.
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Save on your flight from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). August is the peak month for travel to Toronto. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to YYZ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Pearson International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Skypod CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are essential stops on your Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
London is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Toronto. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
Around 257 kilometres east of Toronto, Kingston is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.
