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 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

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The flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1266 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 Fly Safair, South African Airways, Airlink.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit, Mumbai.

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 London, Manchester, Harare, Durban, Birmingham, Lusaka, Lagos, Gaborone, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Glasgow, George, Victoria Falls, Dubai, Nairobi, Windhoek, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bulawayo, Denpasar.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

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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?

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

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

Question 9

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 10

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

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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 11

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

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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 12

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

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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 13

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

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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 14

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town depart?

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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 flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town arrive?

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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	£58
Cheapest round-trip	£126
Average round-trip	£153
Nonstop flights in May	£58 – £112
Most popular airline	Fly Safair

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
MyCiTi Bus (A01 route)	30-45 min	peak vs off-peak fares; myconnect card required	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Civic Centre
Metered Taxi	20-40 min	metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	20-40 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Shared Airport Shuttle	30-60 min	per person; multiple stops	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget solo travelers
Private Transfer	20-40 min	fixed rate; pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	20-40 min	per day; varies by vehicle class	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Fly Safair	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
LIFT airline	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Airlink	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Fly Safair	27	14	6	6	---	17	6
LIFT airline	4	4	2	---	---	---	---
Airlink	1	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 88 total	Daily flights: 12.57 average	Most flights: Monday 27 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Fly Safair	7	7	3	7	1	9	14
LIFT airline	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Airlink	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 14 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Airlink	LNK	4Z	No
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No
Hahn Air Technologies		X1	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	17°C
February	26°C	17°C
March	24°C	17°C
April	22°C	15°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	16°C	10°C
September	18°C	11°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	22°C	14°C
December	24°C	16°C