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Johannesburg.$154 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jan, returning Sat, 4 Jan.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Wed, 1 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 4 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $154, select.

Johannesburg.$164 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Dec, returning Wed, 15 Jan.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 15 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $164, select.

Johannesburg.$168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 May, returning Sun, 19 May.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 18 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 19 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.

Johannesburg.$171 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 29 Apr.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 29 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$154
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	2 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Safair
Average flights per week	472

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

: The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is $154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 2 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
: Safair, Lift Airlines and South African Airways fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
: As of April 2024, there are 490 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
: The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually January.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Wednesday, 1 January 2025.
: Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: Currently, Safair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

South African Airways, Kulula, British Airways, Mango, and Safair operate direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

There is no time difference between Cape Town and Johann.esburg

What is the weather like in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg summertime (December to February) sees daily average temperatures of 25°C, and tends to be sunny with short downpours in the afternoon during this season. Winters is sunny with average temperatures 10-16°C.

How expensive is Johannesburg?

Local currency: South African Rand (ZAR).

Johannesburg is cheaper than Cape Town, though you’ll find eating out is more expensive.

For about 23ZAR ($2.40) you can enjoy a cappuccino in Johannesburg city.

Essential travel information for Johannesburg

Australian citizens need a passport to visit Johannesburg.
Australians can stay in South Africa for 90 days without a visa.

Departing from Cape Town

The Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the main airport for Cape Town, and one of the busiest in the country. You can find everything you need here, as there are cash machines, currency exchange, free WiFi, restaurants, bars, duty-free shops, and retail outlets, all at your disposal.

There are two terminals at Cape Town International Airport, but these are within walking distance of one another.

Leave at least 1 hour to arrive at the airport, and pass through for a domestic route.

Arriving in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is served by the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), which is the principal airport in South Africa. Travellers can take out money at one of the ATMs, contact loved ones through the free WiFi or the internet kiosks, or sort out mobile phone hire for the duration of your stay at one of the service desks located in the airport. Restaurants and bars serve hot meals, drinks, and snacks, and there are a good variety of cuisine options to choose from if you are feeling peckish after disembarking. Shops selling gifts, souvenirs, jewellery, travel accessories, and books also litter the concourse, and make for a convenient pit-stop if there is anything you forgot to buy in Cape Town.

A complimentary shuttle bus can move you between the two terminals of this airport.

If you take a taxi, make sure you hop into an officially designated car, and these leave from right outside the Arrivals Area of the airport. A typical route into town will take 30-45 minutes all up, and come to a fare of 500ZAR ($52). If you don’t want to take a taxi, we recommend that you use Skyscanner's search tools and book a private transfer.

If you’d like to drive in this city, we strongly advise that you review the safety parameters outlined on Australia’s Smart Traveller website page on South Africa. There are options to rent a vehicle in the airport, or you can do so online.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of June 2017

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