Johannesburg to Cape Town (HLA–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FA312
FA FlySafair
738
5:55 AM
SAST
8:15 AM
SAST
2h 20m
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FA301
FA FlySafair
738
7:00 AM
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9:15 AM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA315
FA FlySafair
738
9:00 AM
SAST
11:15 AM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA311
FA FlySafair
738
10:00 AM
SAST
12:15 PM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA305
FA FlySafair
738
11:30 AM
SAST
1:45 PM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA307
FA FlySafair
738
11:40 AM
SAST
1:55 PM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA352
FA FlySafair
738
12:05 PM
SAST
2:25 PM
SAST
2h 20m
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FA358
FA FlySafair
738
3:40 PM
SAST
6:00 PM
SAST
2h 20m
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FA303
FA FlySafair
738
4:45 PM
SAST
7:00 PM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA339
FA FlySafair
738
6:20 AM
SAST
8:25 AM
SAST
2h 5m
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FA16
FA FlySafair
738
7:00 AM
SAST
9:05 AM
SAST
2h 5m
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FA310
FA FlySafair
738
7:20 AM
SAST
9:25 AM
SAST
2h 5m
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FA313
FA FlySafair
738
9:05 AM
SAST
11:20 AM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA302
FA FlySafair
738
10:05 AM
SAST
12:20 PM
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2h 15m
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FA349
FA FlySafair
738
2:00 PM
SAST
4:00 PM
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2h
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FA306
FA FlySafair
738
2:20 PM
SAST
4:20 PM
SAST
2h
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FA308
FA FlySafair
738
2:30 PM
SAST
4:30 PM
SAST
2h
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FA353
FA FlySafair
738
3:00 PM
SAST
5:15 PM
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2h 15m
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FA359
FA FlySafair
738
6:35 PM
SAST
8:50 PM
SAST
2h 15m
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FA304
FA FlySafair
738
7:50 PM
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10:05 PM
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2h 15m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Johannesburg to Cape Town
1 carrier, 52 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 786 mi 2h 15m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

HLA–CPT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlySafair leads the route. The flight covers 786 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HLA–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 52 738 2h15-2h20
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FA (52 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HLA to CPT direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HLA to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cape Town from Johannesburg

Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
Metric HLA→CPT JNB→CPT GBE→CPT
Distance from HLA 24 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 2
Weekly flights 52 356 6
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 10m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of HLA with service to Cape Town International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cape Town is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
HLA: SAST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
786 mi / 1,266 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m.

HLA–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance786 mi / 1,266 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights52 out / 54 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: HLA
IATA / ICAOHLA / FALA
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation4,517 ft / 1,377 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HLA to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Lanseria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 786 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: FlySafair.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from HLA to CPT. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PLZ, DUR, GRJ and ELS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CPT to HLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JNB and GBE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HLA to CPT

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HLA to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HLA to CPT ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 786 miles (1,266 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via PLZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johannesburg (JNB) and Gaborone (GBE).