Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town takes around 2.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1272 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Johannesburg and Cape Town thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Johannesburg and Cape Town can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Cape Town, 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Johannesburg and Cape Town, 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£71
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£71
Cheapest round-trip	£119
Average round-trip	£143
Nonstop flights in December	£71 – £158

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Cem Air	KEM	5Z	Yes	No
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No	No
Airlink (SAA)	LNK	4Z	Yes	0 0
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0

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Flights starting at £71. Choose between Fly Safair, Cem Air, or South African Airways to find the best price.

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