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Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1266 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Kulula, British Airways, Airlink (SAA), and South African Airways. Johannesburg and Cape Town have 186 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 34 | 30 | 34 | 31 | - | 25 | 32 |
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Cem Air on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
British Airways on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Fly Safair on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Kulula on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
South African Airways on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes | |
| Kulula | CAW | MN | Yes | |
| British Airways | BAW | BA | Yes | |
| Airlink (SAA) | LNK | 4Z | Yes | |
| South African Airways | SAA | SA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
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 Airlink (SAA), South African Airways, Kulula, Fly Safair, British Airways, Cem Air.
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 Johannesburg?
The main airport in Johannesburg is O. R. Tambo International. It is also served by Pilanesberg International, Wonderboom.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
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