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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 and lands at 7:49
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 23:09.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 2h 04m, covering 2 045 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R2 481 to R3 653, with an average of R3 064 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 481 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R3 064 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R3 064 return, compared with R4 079 via a stopover through Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

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

• Airlink: 95% on time
• FlySafair: 94% on time
• South African: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R11–R1 662 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 515, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 18% of one-stop connections
• George (GRJ) – 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R2 991 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R3 224, a difference of R233.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

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

Flying via Port Elizabeth (PLZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 16m, compared to 5h 22m via George (GRJ) and 6h 23m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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

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

Make your way to the airport using the MyCiti bus rapid transit from the Civic Centre Bus Station located on Hertzog Boulevard in the city to the MyCiTi Airport Bus Station outside the main Airport terminal. Buses on the A01 Airport to Civic Centre route depart around every 20 minutes. They run daily from 5am to 9:30pm and the trip time is around 30 minutes. Purchase a MyConnect Card for around R35,00 at any of the MyCiti stations kiosks.

If you are in transit at OR Tambo International Airport make use of one of the airport lounges in the International Departures Terminal. These include lounges hosted by British Airways, Bidvest Premier, Menzies Shongololo, South African Airways, Emirates Air, Air France, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse or Aspire Lounge (Swissport). Seating in the airport terminals, although comfortable, don't allow for stretching out or sleeping due to the armrests.