Fly private between Johannesburg and Upington from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Johannesburg (JNB) to Upington (UTN), and from Upington (UTN) back to Johannesburg (JNB).
The straight-line distance between Johannesburg and Upington is about 734 km (456 miles), or 397 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Johannesburg to Upington (and Upington to Johannesburg) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$27,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (ZAR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | R180,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | R250,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 25m | R180,000 – R250,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 23m | R200,000 – R280,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 21m | R220,000 – R300,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 20m | R250,000 – R360,000 (~US$13,500 – US$19,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 18m | R280,000 – R390,000 (~US$15,000 – US$21,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 15m | R300,000 – R430,000 (~US$16,000 – US$23,000) | 6-8 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Johannesburg and Upington? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Johannesburg, South Africa: O.R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport, Grand Central Airport, Brakpan Airport, Lanseria International Airport and Springs Airfield.
Upington, South Africa: Upington Airport.
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | Upington Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FAOR / JNB | FAUP / UTN |
| Longest hard runway | 14,495 ft | 16,076 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,558 ft | 2,782 ft |
O.R. Tambo International Airport is at 5,558 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Johannesburg to Upington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. O.R. Tambo International Airport has 14,495 ft and Upington Airport 16,076 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 734 km.
Alternates within range: Rand Airport (5,617 ft, 15 km) · Grand Central Airport (6,004 ft, 20 km) · Brakpan Airport (5,902 ft, 12 km) · Lanseria International Airport (9,996 ft, 39 km)
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Johannesburg–Upington quote requests within 60 minutes.
Johannesburg–Upington is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$27,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 25m gate to gate across the 734 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Johannesburg–Upington departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Johannesburg–Upington charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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