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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 and lands at 8:11
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:36.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2h 16m, covering 2 014 km.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town range from R2 271 to R3 591, with an average of R2 873 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 271 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R2 873. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 868 return, compared with R4 354 via a stopover 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 to Cape Town flights are:

• FlySafair: 94% on time
• South African: 91% on time
• Airlink: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R11–R1 642 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town flights, with 47% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 1%.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 to Cape Town route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

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

• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 20% of one-stop connections
• East London (ELS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Johannesburg to Cape Town route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R2 725 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R2 988, a difference of R263. 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 and Cape Town. The airlines offering direct 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 of 4h 04m, compared to 5h 04m via George (GRJ) and 8h 37m via Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

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 to Cape Town 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

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