Flying from Moshoeshoe International Airport (MSU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Maseru and Johannesburg follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Take your pick of 55 weekly Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest you can take. Airlink (South Africa) operates the latest service of the day at 16:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MSU to JNB flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Johannesburg (and then discovering more of South Africa!) is a breeze with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline offers direct flights from Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Airlink (South Africa) is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 86.87% of services landing on schedule, Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier offering MSU to JNB flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moshoeshoe International Airport (MSU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 2,700. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 5,533. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSU to JNB.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from MSU to JNB couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Moshoeshoe International Airport (MSU)
Moshoeshoe International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.87% of flights that take off from MSU arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Moshoeshoe International Airport from central Maseru, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, take a look at Tribute Guest House Matala. It's a short ride from MSU.
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel near JNB if you're catching a late Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Moshoeshoe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSU to JNB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without seeing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
