Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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From Cape Town to Johannesburg

Book cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg and save your South African Rands to spend when you get here. You’ll arrive into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Africa’s busiest airport serves something in the region of 18 million passengers a year, and it’s your gateway to the incredible city of Johannesburg. Jo’burg, as it’s more often known, is South Africa’s biggest city, and a Cape Town to Johannesburg flight is your ticket to get to know it. You’ll just need to work out where to start…

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 61 850 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

How long does the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg take?

When flying direct, expect to fly for about 2 hours. The travel distance is approximately 794 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to Johannesburg on average per day?

On average 258 flights depart from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 12% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 33% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 35% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 21% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Cape Town or Johannesburg?

In Cape Town, there will be less rainfall in Cape Town compared to Johannesburg over the next 8 days.

Is Cape Town weather warmer or cooler than Johannesburg?

With an average temperature of 29 °C, peak weather can be found in February. As a traveller, expect to see changes in flight prices during that period. The temperatures in Johannesburg are colder than in Cape Town.

What days are direct flights available from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg take 2 hours. Bear in mind that connecting flights will take longer, and exact durations can vary.

Which airlines operate flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Flag carriers like South African Airways and British Airways are just two of the big airlines that operate Cape Town to Johannesburg flights. Low-cost carriers like Safair, Kulula and Mango Airlines also operate on this route. To compare them all, use the cheapflights search function and add filters to narrow down your options.

How frequent are flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

There are more than 40 flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg running every day, so you have plenty of choice when searching for flights.

Which airports serve Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg and you’ll most likely set off from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and arrive in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Which direct flight route between Cape Town and Johannesburg is cheapest?

To find a cheap flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, fly from Cape Town International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport. This route has the highest number of flights available, so you’ve got the best chance of finding a great deal.

What is there to do in Johannesburg?

Take a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg and prepare to step onto the tarmac in South Africa’s largest city. Jo’burg’s bustling centre is a world away from the coastal wilderness of Cape Town, but it has its own urban charm. Plus, it’s close to some beautiful pockets of the country – Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s biggest game reserves, and you can take a self-drive safari while you’re visiting. In terms of weather, Cape Town tends to be very slightly cooler than Johannesburg all year round thanks to its coastal location. South Africa’s summer starts around October, so by February things are pretty hot – wherever you are. Want to book cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg? Just use the Search Flights function and start comparing.