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Mon, Nov 16

El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£765

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Sat, Nov 14

El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£797

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Sat, Nov 14

El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£813

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Sun, Nov 15

El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£829

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Fri, Nov 13

El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£851

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Mon, Nov 16

El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£860

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El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£1,483

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El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

£1,544

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El Calafate FTEJohannesburg JNB

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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip	£765
Cheapest round-trip	£1,483
Average round-trip	£1,537
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Aerolineas Argentinas

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Gautrain to Sandton	15 min	R 185; single fare to Sandton	every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)	fastest to Sandton
Gautrain to Park Station (CBD)	25-30 min	R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro	every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)	Johannesburg CBD access
Metered taxi	30-60 min	R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	30-60 min	R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door option
Airport shuttle bus	45-90 min	R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with time
Private transfer	30-60 min	R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers, groups
Rental car	30-60 min	R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel	24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

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Check-in for a flight from El Calafate to Johannesburg

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Aerolineas Argentinas	ARG	AR	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No
JetSMART	JAT	JA	Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	16°C
February	27°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	22°C	12°C
May	21°C	10°C
June	18°C	7°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	9°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	27°C	16°C

Hottest Month

27°C

January

Coldest month

6°C

July

Sunny days

292

days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday

31 Oct

36%

32°C18°C

7 Nov

28°C17°C

Sunday

1 Nov

17%

32°C19°C

8 Nov

53%

21°C14°C

Monday

2 Nov

71%

27°C17°C

9 Nov

17%

25°C13°C

Tuesday

3 Nov

57%

30°C16°C

10 Nov

29°C17°C

Wednesday

4 Nov

36%

30°C17°C

11 Nov

31°C20°C

Thursday

5 Nov

60%

30°C20°C

12 Nov

32°C21°C

Friday

6 Nov

70%

27°C19°C

13 Nov

57%

31°C20°C

Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, Fly Safair, South African Airways, and JetSMART. El Calafate and Johannesburg have 320 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from El Calafate?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Calafate and Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, London, Bariloche, Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Rio de Janeiro, Calama, Cusco, Miami, Córdoba, Quito, Montevideo, Lima, Brisbane, Portland, Florianópolis, Toronto.

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.

Which airlines fly between El Calafate and Johannesburg?

Currently, you can fly between El Calafate and Johannesburg with Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, Fly Safair, South African Airways, JetSMART.

When’s the best time to travel between El Calafate and Johannesburg?

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What flights operate between El Calafate and Johannesburg?

Traveling between El Calafate and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and Johannesburg depart?

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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and Johannesburg arrive?

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