Search Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Quick Flight Summary from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 74
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 5 min
  • Arrival airports HLA / JNB
  • Best days to book Thursday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 114

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cheapest Direct Flight

FlySafair

FlySafair
6 Sep, Sun06:05
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
2 Sep, Wed19:50
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 15m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
9 Sep, Wed19:50
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 15m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
16 Sep, Wed19:50
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 15m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
20 Aug, Thu07:20
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
25 Aug, Tue06:20
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
3 Sep, Thu06:20
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
22 Aug, Sat18:35
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 15m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

FlySafair

FlySafair
10 Sep, Thu06:20
Cape Town – Johannesburg
2h 5m
Non-stop
CPTHLA

Last update: 20 August 2026 00:39

Estimated Prices for Cape Town to Johannesburg Flights

Cheapest Day6 September Sunday
Best Price
$ 73
Average Price
$ 93
$ 164
$ 73
$ 78
20Thu
Aug
$ 106
21Fri
$ 86
22Sat
23Sun
$ 75
24Mon
$ 86
25Tue
$ 93
26Wed
$ 93
27Thu
$ 104
28Fri
$ 92
29Sat
$ 164
30Sun
31Mon
$ 91
01Tue
Sep
$ 80
02Wed
$ 86
03Thu
$ 86
04Fri
05Sat
$ 73
06Sun
07Mon
08Tue
$ 80
09Wed
$ 85
10Thu
$ 112
11Fri
12Sat
13Sun
14Mon
$ 97
15Tue
$ 79
16Wed
$ 86
17Thu
$ 119
18Fri

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

Today
Thursday
20 Aug
Clear
27°12°
Friday
21 Aug
Cloudy
24°12°
Saturday
22 Aug
Cloudy
25°14°
Sunday
23 Aug
Cloudy
26°14°
Monday
24 Aug
Clear
24°11°

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 flight distance between Cape Town-Johannesburg is 1261 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cape Town-Johannesburg flights is Sunday.
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 FlySafair starts from approximately $ 73.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
FlySafair
$ 73
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x25 cm cm)
Global Aviation Operations
$ 75
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x23 cm cm)

Last update: 18.08.2026

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