Flying from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport (YYC) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is eight hours behind Johannesburg. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Johannesburg to YYC.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to YYC departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
JNB is about 18 miles from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, data shows 77.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to HLA from the center of Johannesburg in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 30 miles away.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to YYC flight:
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport flight.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The center of Calgary is roughly 6 miles from Calgary International Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport is $673. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $830. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to YYC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Johannesburg to YYC.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport (YYC). July is the most popular month to visit Calgary. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in May.
Book a Johannesburg to YYC plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Calgary to range from 46ºF to 79ºF.
December has temperatures of between 0ºF and 32ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Calgary International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calgary:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower are essential stops on your Calgary itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 170 miles north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 80 miles north of Calgary, Red Deer is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
