Traveling from Jakarta to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Johannesburg jetting off from here.
Touch down at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the primary gateway of Johannesburg.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Jakarta.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Jakarta to Johannesburg flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Johannesburg
To find cheap Jakarta to Johannesburg flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Jakarta to Johannesburg is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and walk away with a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Jakarta to Johannesburg flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Jakarta to CGK takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Jakarta to Johannesburg? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
73.0% of flights departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 21 kilometers from the center of Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Jakarta to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Jakarta to Johannesburg has landed, you can get to the city center in about 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometers from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Lanseria International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Jakarta to Johannesburg. July is the most popular month to travel to Johannesburg. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Book a Jakarta to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Jakarta to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Johannesburg, check out our selection of hotels including:
Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just two of the big attractions to put on your Johannesburg must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Johannesburg Zoo.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometers to the west, its top attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometers north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among its highlights.
