Flights Toronto – Johannesburg (YTO-JNB)

Prepare your Toronto-Johannesburg flight

When is the best time to travel to Johannesburg?

This South-African megalopolis is located in the Southern hemisphere, so the seasons are reversed. March and April mark the beginning of autumn and the dry season, temperatures are mild and this is a lovely time for visiting and discovering Johannesburg. Spring - between September and November, is the best time to book your airline ticket from Toronto to Johannesburg.

What are the must-see places to be visited when travelling to Johannesburg?

Delve into South-African culture at Museum Africa: located in former market halls, you can discover many incredible photos, paintings and traditional musical instruments.

Are you passionate about Prehistoric times and archaeology? In the Gauteng Province, just 20 miles from Johannesburg, come and discover the cradle of humanity - a palaeontology dig site declared as a Unesco world heritage site.

Just a stone’s throw away from the Apartheid Museum, young explorers will be delighted to discover Gold Reef City: a theme park revolving around the region’s gold prospectors.

What formalities need to be taken care of before jetting off to Johannesburg?

Canadian citizens wishing to travel to Johannesburg for a short stay (less than 90 days) must have the following documents:

• A return airline ticket.
• A passport valid at least 30 days after the scheduled return date, and containing at least two blank pages.

Minors travelling to South Africa must, in addition to their passport, have a full copy of their birth certificate in English and an authorisation to travel abroad if travelling with only one parent.

How to reach Johannesburg’s city centre?

The Toronto-Johannesburg flightdeparting from Toronto’s Pearson international airport (YYZ) will land at Oliver Reginald Tambo airport (JNB). To reach the centre of Johannesburg, located just over 14 miles away, there are several options:

• The train, accessible in between the two arrival halls.
• Official taxis.
• Bus lines departing just opposite the various terminals.