PER → JNBPerth to Johannesburg

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Direct flights from Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB): 8 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 78% of the last 9 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 45 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 9 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 8,310 km, an estimated 11 hours 9 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Perth and Johannesburg. Updated 10 October 2026 at 04:38 UTC.

PER Perth smooth · +10
JNB Johannesburg smooth · +0
8,310 km · ~11h 09m est.
dep bank 15:00–23:508x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 8x weekly · nonstop
78% on time

of the last 9 operated PER → JNB flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −45 min. 0 of 9 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−45 minacross the last 9 operated legs
Flight time~11h 09mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures8x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Qantas AirwaysSouth African Airways

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Qantas AirwaysQF

Flights QF65 15:00 Tu Fr Su

South African AirwaysSA83% on time

Flights SA281 23:50 Mo Tu We Fr Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-09QF65dep +255 → arr+191
10-09SA281arrived−60
10-07SA281arrived−64
10-06QF65dep +34 → arr−26
10-06SA281arrived−65
10-05SA281arrived+110
10-04QF65dep +16 → arr−45
10-04SA281arrived+14
10-02SA281arrived−70

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
PERPerth +10 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · WNW 14 kt Full PER delay board →
JNBJohannesburg +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · NE 5 kt Full JNB delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at PER and JNB: 35% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +5 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Perth to Johannesburg route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PER to JNB flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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PER to JNB questions

Is PER–JNB running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at PER is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on PER–JNB?

Operators schedule evening departures around 23:50 from PER. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the JNB delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from PER to JNB?

Great-circle distance is 8,310 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 617–742 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does PER–JNB fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 8 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.