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Yes, you can get a direct flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town, with many airlines operating this route throughout the week. Airlines such Cemair, Kulula and Mango all fly this route. There are also indirect routes too, but due to the efficiency and cost of the direct options, it’s unlikely you’ll choose to fly indirectly unless the time of departure suits you better.

Yes, whether you need a hotel to stay at because you have an early flight or you just want to take it easy on the day of your flight, there are plenty of options for you at Johannesburg Airport. Hotels such as Southern Sun or Protea Hotel are situated only a short walk from the terminal building, which is great for those who don't want to be in a rush.

Yes, once you arrive at Cape Town Airport, you will have access to free Wi-Fi, so you can book a journey through a ride-share app, video call a friend or just check your emails. This can be very useful for people who have flown from Johannesburg but do not have a South African phone contract.

Upon arrival, there are several ways to reach the centre of Cape Town. One of the most efficient options is to get a taxi, which costs about 430 ZAR (21.60 GBP) and takes about 20min. You can also get a MyCiti bus, which costs approximately 50 ZAR (2.50 GBP) and will take you to the centre in about 30min. You can find both the taxi rank and the bus stops on the ground floor at the front of the terminal building.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Lift: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• South African
• Airlink
• Global Aviation Operations
• Cemair
• Singapore Airlines

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lift: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $241 return, compared with $367 via a stopover through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $1–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 23% of one-stop connections
• East London (ELS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $229 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $251, a difference of $22. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 2%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Twelve Apostles, and Fish Hoek Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:11
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:36.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of $242. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town takes 2h 16m, covering 2,045 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights are:

• FlySafair: 93% on time
• South African: 91% on time
• Airlink: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 04m, compared to 5h 04m via George (GRJ) and 8h 57m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Sixt
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Woodford

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town range from $191 to $302, with an average of $242 over the past 12 months. Anything below $191 counts as a good deal.