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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£85

Cheapest round-trip

£167

Average round-trip

£170

Nonstop flights in October

£85 – £128

Most popular airline

Airlink

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

15 min

R 185; single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

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

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Polokwane International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
19
Flight distance
283 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Polokwane, Limpopo to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Airlink
3333222
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
Airlink
3333322
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
Airlink
3333322
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
Airlink
3333322
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Polokwane, Limpopo to Johannesburg

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Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April22°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C7°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
292
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
17 Oct
31°C21°C
24 Oct
23°C16°C
Sunday
18 Oct
31°C21°C
25 Oct
17%
27°C13°C
Monday
19 Oct
29°C17°C
26 Oct
30°C19°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
25°C14°C
27 Oct
32°C20°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
27°C17°C
28 Oct
33°C23°C
Thursday
22 Oct
29°C18°C
29 Oct
32°C21°C
Friday
23 Oct
31°C19°C
30 Oct
32°C21°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg is 283 km. The most popular airline for this route is Airlink. Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg have 19 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Polokwane, Limpopo to Johannesburg?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg takes around 0.92 hours.

What is the flight distance between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg?

The flight distance between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg is 283 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg?

Several carriers operate flights between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airlink.

What are the most popular routes to and from Polokwane, Limpopo?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Polokwane, Limpopo and Port Elizabeth, Durban.

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.

What airports are near Polokwane, Limpopo?

The main airport in Polokwane, Limpopo is Polokwane International. It is also served by Air Force Base Hoedspruit, Polokwane International.

Which airlines fly between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg?

Currently, you can fly between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg with Airlink.

When’s the best time to travel between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Polokwane, Limpopo and Johannesburg?

Traveling between Polokwane, Limpopo 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.

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