Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is nine hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to JNB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDX and JNB:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Right now, R 14,492 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 18,090. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PDX to JNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Portland International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of PDX.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PDX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Portland International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
When booking your flight from Portland 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).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its popular sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
