Flying from Montreal to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Johannesburg leaving from here.
Hop off the plane at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg six hours ahead of Montreal.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Montreal to Johannesburg flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Johannesburg
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Montreal to Johannesburg flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Johannesburg. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. Once you've hopped off your flight from Montreal to Johannesburg, it'll take you approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Lanseria International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Johannesburg. To skip the crowds, visit Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Montreal to Johannesburg ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Johannesburg right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Johannesburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are top attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without seeing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
