Cheap flights from Johannesburg, South Africa to Cape Town, South Africa
Flights starting at £42. Choose between Fly Safair, Airlink (SAA), or South African Airways to find the best price.
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Cheapest one-way trip | £42 |
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Cheapest round-trip | £84 |
Average round-trip | £167 |
Nonstop flights in March | £84 – £170 |
Most popular airline | Fly Safair |
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Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 13.03 - Sun 19.03
| Airline | Mon 13.03 | Tue 14.03 | Wed 15.03 | Thu 16.03 | Fri 17.03 | Sat 18.03 | Sun 19.03 |
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| 22 | 18 | 6 | --- | --- | 6 | 7 | |
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03
| Airline | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 | Sun 26.03 |
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| 23 | 4 | 1 | --- | --- | 7 | 10 | |
| 4 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04
| Airline | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 | Sun 02.04 |
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| 22 | 24 | 19 | --- | --- | 1 | 3 | |
| 1 | 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04
| Airline | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 | Sun 09.04 |
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| 3 | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 6 | 8 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- |
Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes | 0 0 |
| Airlink (SAA) | LNK | 4Z | Yes | 0 0 |
| South African Airways | SAA | SA | No | No |
| Cem Air | KEM | 5Z | Yes | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | 0 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town takes around 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
The flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1266 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Cem Air, Airlink (SAA), South African Airways, Fly Safair.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Durban, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, East London, London, Windhoek, Hyderabad, Bloemfontein, New York, Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Bulawayo, Chennai, Lusaka, Mthatha, Dar es Salaam, Funchal, Livingstone.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Durban, London, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bangkok, Harare, Gaborone, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Dublin, George, Maputo, Amsterdam, Manchester, Denpasar, Da Nang, Palma, Majorca, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Dammam.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
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