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Quick Flight Summary from Cape Town to Johannesburg

  • Lowest recent price
    287 AED
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour
  • Direct airlines FlySafair, South African Airways, CemAir, Global Aviation Operations
  • Arrival airports HLA / JNB
  • Best days to book Thursday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    406 AED

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cheapest Direct Flight

FlySafair

FlySafair
5 Nov, Thu
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPT–JNB

FlySafair

FlySafair
6 Nov, Fri
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPT–JNB

FlySafair

FlySafair
21 Nov, Sat
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPT–HLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
8 Nov, Sun
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPT–JNB
Shortest Flight

Global Aviation Operations

Global Aviation Operations
24 Nov, Tue
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h
Non-stop
CPT–JNB

FlySafair

FlySafair
2 Dec, Wed
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPT–JNB

FlySafair

FlySafair
14 Dec, Mon
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPT–JNB

FlySafair

FlySafair
27 Nov, Fri
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 15m
Non-stop
CPT–HLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
6 Dec, Sun
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPT–JNB

Last update: 03 November 2026 01:26

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

FlySafair
South African Airways
Global Aviation Operations

Estimated Prices for Cape Town to Johannesburg Flights

Cheapest Day5 November Thursday
Best Price
287 AED
Average Price
390 AED
446 AED
287 AED
287 AED
05Thu
Nov
309 AED
06Fri
353 AED
08Sun
418 AED
10Tue
403 AED
11Wed
397 AED
12Thu
442 AED
15Sun
440 AED
18Wed
446 AED
19Thu
420 AED
20Fri
350 AED
21Sat
403 AED
22Sun
374 AED
24Tue
374 AED
27Fri
374 AED
02Wed
Dec
407 AED
04Fri
395 AED
06Sun
395 AED
07Mon
404 AED
13Sun
374 AED
14Mon
407 AED
15Tue
398 AED
19Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Cape Town City Center

Cape Town Intl. Airport

In Cape Town, which the largest and most crowded city of South Africa, you can use buses and taxis for going to the airport. It is also possible to reach the airport in a short time by renting a car in the city.

Taxi

You can get to the airport in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi. Using a taxi may be a better choice because buses are very crowded and the weather is too hot.

Bus

For going to the airport, you can an also use the buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles in the city. You can reach the airport after a travel of approximately 40 minutes by using the buses operating all day long except late hours of the night.

Car Rental

Since the distance between the airport and the city center is short, car rental, which is more expensive option than others, is less preferred. However, if you want to rent a car, you can get a car from many companies that you can find on the internet.

Airport Information

Cape Town Airport has a single terminal building with multiple floors. At the airport, there are banks where you can perform your currency exchange transactions and a store where you can buy souvenirs, clothes and books. Furthermore, at Spur Restaurant, you can taste local foods and drink something while waiting for your flight. At this restaurant which is located on a very wide area, you can spend time watching the takeoff and landing of the planes as well as enjoying the delicacies of Cape Town and world cuisine.

Transportation to Johannesburg City Center from Airport

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as O.R. Tambo, is located near Johannesburg city centre. You can travel to the city centre from the airport by buses or taxis which you can find in front of the airport terminals. There are also other transportation options such as limousine and train which respond to different needs for the passengers at the airport. There are both international and domestic flights at the airport, which hosts millions of passengers every year.

Bus

Among the vehicles that you can choose for traveling to the city centre from O.R. Tambo International Airport, bus is the most affordable one. Buses going to the city centre depart from the terminal exit and pick up passengers from both domestic and international terminals. Bus fares are usually low and once you arrive in the city centre, you can walk to your destination or take a taxi or another bus. If you are not familiar with the city and visiting for the first time, it is recommended to take a taxi instead of public transportation such as bus.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in front of the airport terminal and travel to different districts in or near Johannesburg city centre. Compared to the other vehicles, taking a taxi is a far better option for the foreigners visiting the city for the first time, because of safety reasons. Traveling to Johannesburg city centre by the taxis you can take from the exit gates of the airport terminals takes about 35 – 40 minutes. Moreover, taxi fares in the city are generally not too high, and if you are traveling in groups of 2 – 3 people, you can travel to the city centre by taxi at reasonable prices.

Train

You can also travel by the trains that you can take from the train station located between the A and B terminals at the airport. The train fares are just as reasonable as the bus fares. When you take the train, you can travel to different routes you want to go in the city centre.

Limousine

There are also more comfortable  transportation options such as limousines at the airport for the passengers. The limousines, which you can hire from the terminal, offer an extremely fast and pleasant journey with their chauffeurs. Limousines, together with taxis, are the safest vehicles to travel to the city centre.

Rent a Car

Passengers who want to rent a car at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport can get a car delivered in a short time by going to the offices of international rent a car companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Budget or National. Rental cars are a convenient and fast way to travel and passengers may also choose luxury cars . Remember to take your travel documents and identification papers, which you will need to rent a car, with you. Also, by making reservation in advance, you can get your car ready before you land on the airport and begin driving to the city centre without losing too much time.

Johannesburg Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
2 Nov
Rain
27°16°
Today
Tuesday
3 Nov
Rain
27°15°
Wednesday
4 Nov
Clear
28°15°
Thursday
5 Nov
Rain
27°17°
Friday
6 Nov
Clear
29°17°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Cape Town Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Cape Town-Johannesburg flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Cape Town-Johannesburg flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Cape Town-Johannesburg flights, you can use Cape Town Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Lanseria Intl. Airport, O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is about 1261 km. According to Wingie flight data, direct Cape Town – Johannesburg flights took about 2 hour in the last 30 days.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cape Town-Johannesburg flights is Monday.
According to Wingie flight data, as of October 2026 4 airlines operate direct flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg, led by FlySafair, South African Airways and CemAir, followed by Global Aviation Operations.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Global Aviation Operations starts from approximately 258 AED.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Global Aviation Operations
258 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x23 cm cm)
FlySafair
258 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x25 cm cm)
CemAir
495 AED
Paid Change / Partial Refund

Last update: 02.11.2026

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