Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Upington Airport (UTN): what you need to know
A direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport takes on average 1 hour 35 minutes. Upington's timezone is UTC+2 — identical to Johannesburg.
Every week, there are 23 flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport. If you want to be on board early, pick the 07:05 Airlink (South Africa) flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from JNB to UTN is 17:45 with Airlink (South Africa).
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
For a flight within South Africa, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from JNB to UTN, check your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Upington Airport (UTN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport is R 2,375. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,813. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from JNB to UTN by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Upington Airport (UTN)
If you're on a late flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near UTN:
Getting from Upington Airport (UTN) to central Upington
From Upington Airport, Upington is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Upington Airport (UTN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Upington. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Upington Airport for January if you want to go to Upington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to UTN in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 21ºC then.
More about Upington
Start your Upington trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from JNB to UTN, have a look at our range of hotel options including:
Orange River Cellars and Fishing Spot In Reitz Park Upington are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Upington must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Karakoel naborsingsentrum.
Complete your Upington trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Upington Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Upington.
