Flying from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Skukuza.
Flights from SZK to JNB start at 13:35 — the first with Airlink (South Africa). The latest departure is at 14:35 with Airlink (South Africa). Overall, you can choose from 59 weekly Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SZK 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 April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Johannesburg (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is easy with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline offers direct flights from Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier offering SZK to JNB flights. An impressive 84.96% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Right now, R 2,241 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,346. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SZK to JNB by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Skukuza Airport (SZK)
Skukuza Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SZK arrive on schedule 87.28% of the time.
To get to Skukuza Airport from central Skukuza, it takes about 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SZK? If you've booked an early flight from Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
Lock in your flight from Skukuza Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SZK to JNB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're looking to explore another side of South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.