Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Miami.
To ensure you catch your MIA to JNB flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MIA and JNB:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Right now, R 10,470 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,897. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MIA to JNB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MIA to JNB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA's address is 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to Miami International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Miami to Miami International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MIA? If you've booked an early flight from Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Johannesburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Johannesburg in March.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport for January if you want to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MIA to JNB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
If you're looking to explore another corner of South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are key highlights.