Cape Town → Johannesburg

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Ways to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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£62

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£116

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

See how many direct flights run each week and which airlines operate them.

45Direct flights per week
6.43Daily average
ThursdayBusiest day
Fly SafairFly Safair43 direct flights / week
AirlinkAirlink0 direct flights / week
South African AirwaysSouth African Airways0 direct flights / week
Cem AirCem Air2 direct flights / week

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from

Cape Town International

Arrive to

O. R. Tambo International

Flights per week

400

Flight distance

1266 km

Airlines that fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.

Fly SafairAirlinkSouth African AirwaysCem Air

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

R 185; single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C7°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
3 Oct
24°C14°C
10 Oct
57%
29°C20°C
Sunday
4 Oct
17%
22°C15°C
11 Oct
57%
28°C18°C
Monday
5 Oct
41%
21°C14°C
12 Oct
57%
25°C18°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
57%
22°C15°C
13 Oct
27°C18°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
27°C17°C
14 Oct
26°C18°C
Thursday
8 Oct
26°C18°C
15 Oct
26°C16°C
Friday
9 Oct
30°C20°C
16 Oct
71%
25°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 1266 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, and Cem Air. Cape Town and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Johannesburg takes around 2.1 hours.

What is the flight distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

The flight distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 1266 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Several carriers operate flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airlink, Cem Air, Fly Safair.

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka.

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein, Maun.

What airports are near Cape Town?

The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Johannesburg with Fly Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Cem Air.

When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Traveling between Cape Town and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg arrive?

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What time do flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg arrive?

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