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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 and lands at 7:50
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 23:10.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes 2h 05m, covering 2 014 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 range from R2 463 to R3 626, with an average of R3 035 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 463 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the R3 035 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 035 return, compared with R4 449 via a stopover through Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

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

• FlySafair: 96% on time
• Airlink: 95% on time
• South African: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 94% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R93–R1 650 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Johannesburg flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R71:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R66:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Alamo

Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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 Cape Town to Johannesburg route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 13% of one-stop connections
• George (GRJ) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R2 953 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R3 184, a difference of R231.

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

6 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg. 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, compared to 5h 22m via George (GRJ) and 6h 23m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

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

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Johannesburg 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.

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

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