Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) 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 Richmond.
Your RIC to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is a top stopover on the RIC to JNB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 14,507. A round-trip ticket is currently R 25,498. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from RIC to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights taking off from Richmond Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you have an early flight from Richmond Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Richmond Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Grab a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Johannesburg in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Richmond Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Journey around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its top sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are key highlights.
