R1 434 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg Lanseria to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 and lands at 8:14
• Latest: departs at 16:45 and lands at 19:04.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town takes 2h 19m, covering 2 036 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 Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town range from R2 654 to R3 765, with an average of R3 182 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 654 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of R3 182. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R3 180 return, compared with R5 615 via a stopover through Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

FlySafair is the only airline operating Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town flights. 98% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R123–R1 648 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R2 571 to R15 355. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 716, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R440 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget

Flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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 Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town pass through Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 967 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R3 329, a difference of R363.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg Lanseria Airport and Cape Town. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink

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

Among airlines operating Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Cape Town flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: 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
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air Systems: 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.

Bus shuttle services to Lanseria Airport are available from Sandton Gautrain Station. The Gautrain can be caught at Park Station in the city centre to Sandton to get to the shuttle bus. Transfers and costs from Sandton Gautrain Station to the airport can be arranged by emailing contact@liashuttle.com. The Gautrain from Johannesburg city centre to Sandton Station costs around R40,00 and it takes eight minutes.

Both airports are similar in distance from Pretoria. Lanseria International Airport is 59 kilometres from Pretoria with a drive time of 45 minutes and OR Tambo International Airport is 53 kilometres with a ride of 36 minutes. Johannesburg city centre is 47 kilometres from Lanseria and can take up to an hour depending on traffic, whereas it is a half hour 30 kilometre drive to OR Tambo International Airport.