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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 8:11 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 11:36 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town takes 2h 16m, covering 790 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town range from $148 to $225, with an average of $189 over the past 12 months. Anything below $148 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $189 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $189 round-trip, compared to $265 via a layover through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP).

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: 89% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $6–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 2%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 34m.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $182 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $192, a difference of $10.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

Flying via Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 8h 38m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and 9h 43m via Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

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

• Lift: offers free seat selection
• FlySafair: 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.

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

• Lift: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• FlySafair: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.

Yes. Under the Times option of your KAYAK search filters, you can set the Landing slide to show you only flights that arrive in Cape Town at your preferred time, or as close to it as possible. You can do the same for your departure time from Johannesburg if you need to.

Yes. OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg features a Premier Conference Center in its domestic terminal. There are rooms that can accommodate a gathering of 10 people up to conferences of 120 people. So if you need to hold a business meeting or seminar before your flight to Cape Town, you can arrange it at the airport.

You can catch the Gautrain rapid transit Gold Line from Sandton or Marlboro stations to the station at the Central Terminal Building of JNB. The trains run throughout the day whenever flights are available. Fares vary depending on where you start your journey.

Yes. Across from the main terminal and the Transport Plaza is CPT’s car rental building. There you can find rental companies, such as Avis and Hertz, which are open 24 hours a day. Follow the signs for the pedestrian tunnels at either end of the terminal, so you don’t have to worry about crossing the roadways.

Yes. On average, a passenger would be responsible for about 848 lbs of CO2 on a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg. If you sort your KAYAK search by CO2, you could find flights that emit less, such as most South African Airways flights, which save about 45%, or 383 lbs.

There should be two icons over the prices for the flights from JNB to CPT from your KAYAK search. One is for carry-ons, and the other is for check-in luggage. If you are planning on bringing more bags than indicated, you can use the Fee Assistant to reset the number of bags to be included in the fare calculation.