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Cape Town has much to offer tourists, and it is the second-largest city in South Africa after Johannesburg, and is famous for being home to the South African parliament. Adventure lovers will enjoy catching a cable car to the top of Table Mountain and then abseil back down for a bird’s eye view of the city. For those less adventurous, the cable car can also be taken to get back on terra firma. History lovers will enjoy Robben Island and the District Six Museum for an in-depth look at South Africa's period of apartheid. There are also a number of places to enjoy eating at in Cape Town, including Nyoni’s Kraal which offers a broad range of local delicacies.
Flying to Cape Town
1. Which airports serve Johannesburg to Cape Town?
O. R. Tambo International Airport is the most popular airport serving flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town and is located outside Johannesburg. It is the primary international airport for South Africa.
2. Which airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Comair Limited is the major provider of these flights, with daily departures and no connections required, with Safair, Mango and South African also offering similar flights. Other airlines, including Air Namibia and Cem Air, also offer daily departures but require a connection. Air Botswana also offers some departures throughout the week.
3. How long is the flight?
If you book a direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town you can expect it to take approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. Cape Town and Johannesburg are in the same time zone.
4. Climate changes between Johannesburg to Cape Town
Cape Town and Johannesburg share fairly similar temperatures throughout the year, with the coolest months being June and July. Johannesburg experiences heavier rainfall from November through March, while in Cape Town rain mostly falls from May through August.
5. Culture differences and need-to-know
Cape Town’s currency is the South African Rand and it can be acquired at most banks, international airports, hotels and official currency exchangers.
US passport holders do not need a visa to enter South Africa for tourism purposes if staying for 90 days or less.
Cape Town Information
Museum fanatics will enjoy the chance to visit the National Gallery and Iziko Museum, while beach lovers maybe interested in visiting the more secluded shores of Beta Beach, Oudekraal or Tietiesbaai for some rest and relaxation without hordes of people.
Those seeking a drink may enjoy a stop at bars such as Juliep or the Waiting Room, while the Neighbourhood, another renowned bar, also features a vast balcony that can be used to sit and watch the crowds passing along on the street below.
Shopping opportunities also abound, with the Pan African Market and Greenmarket Square offering the opportunity to bargain for gifts and souvenirs. The most adventurous may also enjoy the opportunity to go shark cage diving as well. In Cape Town, you really get the best of both worlds: coastal and city life, mountains, country walks and all the benefits of a vibrant urban area.
Johannesburg to Cape Town Last modified: Oct 22, 2018 2:43 -04:00Prices shown were found by travelers like you over the past 30 days
We've scanned 48 195 047 545 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Cape Town. Comair Limited & Safair frequently offer the best deals to Cape Town flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.
Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
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How far in advance should I book tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town? Prices shown were found by travelers like you over the past 30 days
The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
| Advanced Purchase | Non Stop | Connecting |
|---|---|---|
| < 7 days | R1 251 | R2 301 |
| 7-14 days | R1 941 | R2 516 |
| 14-21 days | R1 294 | R2 861 |
| 21-30 days | R1 064 | R1 812 |
| 30-60 days | R1 697 | R2 890 |
| 60-90 days | R1 927 | R3 249 |
| 90+ days | R1 783 | R3 134 |
Cheapest Day To Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town Prices shown were found by travelers like you over the past 30 days
We've examined 57 595 778 181 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is Tuesday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.
Compare Flight Prices from Johannesburg to Cape Town by Month Prices shown were found by travelers like you over the past 30 days
Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights.
| Month | Origin | Destination | Carrier | Depart Date | Return Date | Stops | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | Johannesburg | Cape Town | Safair | 2018/10/28 | 2018/10/30 | 0 | R1 251 |
| November | Johannesburg | Cape Town | Comair Limited | 2018/11/13 | 2018/11/20 | 0 | R1 064 |
| December | Johannesburg | Cape Town | Safair | 2018/12/03 | 2018/12/10 | 0 | R1 697 |
| January | Johannesburg | Cape Town | Comair Limited | 2019/01/01 | 2019/01/10 | 0 | R1 927 |
| February | Johannesburg | Cape Town | South African | 2019/02/05 | 2019/02/16 | 0 | R2 372 |
| March | Johannesburg | Cape Town | Comair Limited | 2019/03/22 | 2019/03/29 | 0 | R1 783 |
| April | Johannesburg | Cape Town | South African | 2019/04/28 | 2019/05/01 | 0 | R2 329 |
| May | Johannesburg | Cape Town | South African | 2019/05/05 | 2019/05/13 | 0 | R2 329 |
Cheap Last Minute Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Prices shown were found by travelers like you over the past 30 days
Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.
Next 30 Days
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| R2 214 | ||||||
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| R2 214 | R2 171 | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| R2 171 | R1 352 | |||||
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| R1 352 | R2 171 | |||||
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| R2 171 | R2 286 | |||||
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 |
| R2 286 | ||||||
Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Prices shown were found by travelers like you over the past 30 days
Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.
The average price for connecting flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is R3 192.
The average price for direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is R2 042.
The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
| Carrier | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Earliest Flight | Latest Flight |
| British Airways | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 06:05 | 19:50 |
| Safair | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 05:55 | 20:35 |
| Mango | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 05:55 | 18:00 |
| Comair Limited | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 16:10 |
| South African | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 05:30 | 21:15 |
One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Prices shown were found by travelers like you over the past 30 days
We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.
The average price for one way flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is R1 007.
The average price for round trip flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is R1 984.
Johannesburg to Cape Town Flight Questions
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Airlines in Johannesburg flying to Cape Town Last modified: Oct 22, 2018 2:43 -04:00Number of routes searched: 63Number of itineraries searched: 2 484 639
Wondering which airlines fly out of Johannesburg to Cape Town? We've gathered the average price of Johannesburg airlines with flights to Cape Town. Different airlines offer different levels of comfort and service, so consider convenience when choosing your airline.
Below is the full flight schedule summary showing which days of the week individual carriers offer flights for the next 30 days.
| Airline | Connections | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Safair | - | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Mango | - | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Comair Limited | - | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| South African | - | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Cem Air | HDS | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Cem Air | PBZ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Air France | CDG | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Air Botswana | GBE | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Emirates | DXB | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Ethiopian | ADD | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Safair | DUR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Safair | ELS | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Safair | PLZ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Mango | DUR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Kenya | NBO | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Comair Limited | DUR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Qatar | DOH | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| South African | DUR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| South African | BFN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| South African | ELS | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| South African | GRJ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Air Namibia | WDH | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Air Namibia | WVB | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
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