Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cape Town.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 318 weekly Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CPT to JNB flight.
During popular months such as November, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to choose from. When planning your Johannesburg journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of South Africa:
FlySafair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Airlink leads the way as the most punctual carrier for CPT to JNB flights, with 84.72% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CPT and JNB include:
Durban King Shaka International Airport
Port Elizabeth Airport
Bloemfontein Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 769. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 1,995. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CPT to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from CPT to JNB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
81% of flights leaving Cape Town Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Consider booking a hotel close to JNB if you have a late Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport for January if you'd like to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Pretoria is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
