Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Around 13 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Johannesburg is six hours behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from HKG to JNB start at 00:30 — the earliest with Cathay Pacific. The last departure is at 00:45 with Cathay Pacific. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HKG to JNB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Johannesburg (and then discovering more of South Africa!) is a breeze with Cathay Pacific. This popular airline has direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Cathay Pacific is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering HKG to JNB flights. An exceptional 89.29% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HKG and JNB:
Changi International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Right now, ج.م. 22,008 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 36,217. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from HKG to JNB, book your trip ten months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from HKG to JNB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to Hong Kong International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
Hong Kong International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel close to JNB if you're on a late Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HKG to JNB in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its popular sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
