Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg seven hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DRW to JNB flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DRW and JNB:
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
At the moment, ر.ق. 3,809 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 4,030. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DRW to JNB if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin International Airport, data shows 73.13% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Darwin International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Darwin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DRW? If you're boarding an early flight from Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel close to JNB if you have a late Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Johannesburg. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Darwin International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRW to JNB in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. 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 corner of South Africa, consider Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are key reasons to visit.
