Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is six hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between RDU and JNB include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
R 13,012 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 21,864. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to JNB, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination without delay.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Travel at your own speed with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to JNB in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If there's time to check out another major stop in South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are highlights.
