Cheap Flights from Singapore to Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the commercial hub of South Africa and is nicknamed as Egoli, i.e., The City of Gold. It got itself established in the year 1886 when the gold was discovered. Many people rushed to the city and tried making fortune. Johannesburg is a large city with busy streets and in a developing stage. It is a city with youth vibrancy with a hip fashion and art sceneries to match with! It affectionately called JOZI and is the economic engine of South Africa as it is an important financial and business center for the entire African continent.

Tip: Twice a year, i.e. March to May and September to November is the ideal time to visit Jo’burg as crowds lessen, prices drop and the weather is relatively warm and dry.

Getting to Johannesburg

The city is serviced by O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), an airport that serves thousands of foreign travelers each year. Visitors to the OR Tambo International Airport will be blissful to know that there are various amenities available at a short distance from the airport. Their accommodation needs are also covered by places like the Airport Grand Hotel that is a five-minute drive away from the airport, offering the business executives easy access to other major centers of the country Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Several flights operate the route. For a direct flight from Singapore via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), glance through flights offered by Singapore Airlines. To find a cheap flight to Johannesburg from Singapore, look for the connecting flights offered by Ethiopian and Qatar Airways, among others.

Tip: Time differences between the cities can change.

Take in the sights of the city

Visit the Apartheid Museum and reserve at least two hours as it portrays the complete system of apartheid through the medium of photos, artifacts, newspaper clippings, heart-wrenching personal accounts, and film footage. One could also visit the Liliesleaf Farm Museum which explains about South Africa's struggle for freedom and the former leaders of the liberation movement. One can also visit the Gold Reef City which is located eight kilometers from the city center and gives back the thrilling experience of the gold rush days through the theme park rides and historical manifest. One of the most interesting sites to visit would be the Cradle of Humankind which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the world's most productive Paleo-Anthropological areas. As it is an eight-hour excursion so it includes a visit to the Sterkfontein Caves, Maropeng Visitor Center and the Open-Vehicle game drive at the Lion and Safari Park.

Tip: Visit the Apartheid Museum to learn about the rise and fall of a racially prejudiced system that managed to straddle half a century, so expect to see more than your average museum behind-a-glass-exhibit—it’s powerful stuff!

The best areas for accommodation

The best budget sleeping options in Johannesburg are the hostels which usually have options for a private room but a shared or en-suite bath. Also one can opt for guesthouses and hotels which are mostly preferred by the tourists and are located in the Northern Suburbs in multiple neighborhoods like Sandton, Rosebank, Melville, Melrose, and Norwood.

Singapore to Johannesburg flights are many and frequent, so customize your search to get the best prices for your travel dates. If you'd like to travel on a budget, combine your Singapore-Johannesburg flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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