Travelling from Las Vegas to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is Las Vegas's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg taking off from here.
Come in for landing at Johannesburg's major arrival point, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB).
Johannesburg is ten hours ahead of Las Vegas and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Las Vegas to Johannesburg flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Johannesburg
To pick up cheap Las Vegas to Johannesburg flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Las Vegas to Johannesburg.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Johannesburg by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Las Vegas to Johannesburg flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
We make it easy to find a Las Vegas to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Harry Reid International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
LAS is around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Harry Reid International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Harry Reid International Airport, 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The distance from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 23 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Johannesburg and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks ahead of your Las Vegas to Johannesburg flight.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
Lanseria Airport (HLA) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. After your flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg, it takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg, tuck yourself in at a hotel near HLA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a taxi. Pick up a Lanseria Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA will help you stay within budget.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
Once your flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg has landed, the city centre is likely where you're off to next. Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA) is around 11 kilometres from central Johannesburg.
Pin all the key attractions on a map and let your Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car help get you there. Book with Avis or Budget and enjoy travelling in your own private, air-conditioned space.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg is a good move. Along with more affordable prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at QRA.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg. April is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Las Vegas to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Johannesburg right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Las Vegas to Johannesburg:
Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela Statue are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Johannesburg to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Top of Africa.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Journey about 21 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its top attractions. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are the start of reasons to visit.
