Flying from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of San Antonio.
Leave plenty of time to make your SAT to JNB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Many passengers pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 15,163. A round-trip fare right now is R 26,925. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SAT to JNB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAT to JNB.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The address for SAT is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SAT land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
San Antonio International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SAT:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport for January if you'd like to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAT to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Journey about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its must-visit sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are the start of reasons to visit.
