Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg is 9 hours 40 minutes.
Perth Airport is located in Perth. Following the UTC+2 timezone, Johannesburg is six hours behind Perth.
You can pick from eight weekly services between Perth Airport (PER) and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). This is the most popular flight route.
Leave enough time to get on your PER to Johannesburg 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, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Direct Perth Airport to Johannesburg tickets are available for booking. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is where you'll be landing.
South African Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Perth Airport to Johannesburg.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from PER to Johannesburg, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Perth to PER takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near PER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Perth Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Johannesburg
The best price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Johannesburg flight is R 10,203. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,880. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PER to Johannesburg.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Perth Airport to Johannesburg tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PER to Johannesburg by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Perth Airport to Johannesburg.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from PER to Johannesburg can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 40 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your PER to Johannesburg flight, rest your head at a hotel near HLA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Johannesburg. To avoid the crowds, head to Johannesburg in December.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Perth Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PER to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Perth Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Nelson Mandela Statue, Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are attractions you won't want to skip in Johannesburg.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in South Africa, head for Bloemfontein, about 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden are key highlights.
