Question 1

What’s the fastest layover option from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 45m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Perth (PER) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,240.

Question 3

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 34m.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, South African ($858), Singapore Airlines ($899), and Qantas Airways ($1,059) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. South African is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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The best time to book flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Emirates, Qantas Airways and South African are the most popular airlines when flying from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 53% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 17% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,353 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,489 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Auckland. Users have commonly found prices around $1,273 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $865. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to JNB?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 16

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Auckland Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Auckland airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city center.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to OR Tambo.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,134

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	Cheapest$858	Average$1,238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$899	Average$1,161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,059	Average$1,440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,258	Average$1,435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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