Travelling from Changi International Airport (SIN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Johannesburg is six hours behind Singapore and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 13 weekly Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Singapore Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Singapore Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:35.
Your SIN to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Johannesburg (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is a breeze with Singapore Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Singapore Airlines.
With an impressive 80.49% of services landing on schedule, Singapore Airlines has the best on-time performance for SIN to JNB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SIN and JNB:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changi International Airport (SIN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
R 7,348 is the lowest price for a one-way Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,789. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SIN to JNB.
The cheapest month for flights from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SIN to JNB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Changi International Airport (SIN)
Of all flights leaving Changi International Airport, 68.95% land on time at their destination.
Central Singapore to Changi International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SIN? If you're boarding an early flight from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're coming in on a late Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Explore without limits with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Johannesburg and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance.
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 by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Johannesburg. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Changi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International 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 SIN to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're interested in discovering another side of South Africa, consider Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are key highlights.
