Johannesburg to Cape Town (JNB–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Johannesburg to Cape Town
10 carriers, 356 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
356 Flights/wk
790 mi
2h 10m nonstop
34 1-stop hubs
JNB–CPT is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, CemAir and Airlink lead the route. The flight covers 790 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop JNB–CPT service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| FA FlySafair | 141 | 734, 738 | 2h15-2h25 | – | – | – |
| 5Z CemAir | 61 | 320, 333, 738, CR1, CR9 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| 4Z Airlink | 47 | E90, E95 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| SA South African Airways | 43 | 320, 738 | 2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GE Lift | 27 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | E90 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 320 | 2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 7 | 359 | 2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 2 | 333 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to CPT direction.
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
76
Nonstop flights
356
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374
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to CPT.
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One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Cape Town from Johannesburg
Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
| Metric | JNB→CPT | HLA→CPT | GBE→CPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JNB | – | 24 mi | 182 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 356 | 52 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 15m | 2h |
Johannesburg (HLA) to Cape Town flights · Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town flights · Mbombela (MQP) to Cape Town flights
Airports within 200 miles of JNB with service to Cape Town International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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JNB: SAST · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
JNB: SAST · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
790 mi / 1,272 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 25m.
Facts
JNB–CPT Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance790 mi / 1,272 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights356 out / 374 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about JNB to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 25m. The route covers 790 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir, Air France, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, FlySafair, GOL, Lift, South African Airways and Singapore Airlines.
There are approximately 356 nonstop flights per week from JNB to CPT. The return direction has about 374 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from CPT to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
FlySafair operates from Terminal A at OR Tambo International. Kulula uses the same domestic departure hall. Both carriers process passengers through the main domestic security checkpoint on the ground floor. Allow 60 minutes before departure for bag drop and security at peak morning windows (05:00-08:00).
The Cape Doctor, a powerful southeast wind, regularly forces runway changes at Cape Town International. Aircraft arriving from the northeast may be rerouted to approach from the south, adding 15-20 minutes to block time. Wind speeds above 40 knots can cause holds or diversions to George Airport. Afternoon arrivals in summer (November-February) carry the highest wind risk.
The MyCiTi Airport Express bus runs from the airport forecourt to the City Centre terminus in 30-40 minutes and costs R100. Metered taxis and e-hailing apps (Bolt, Uber) take 20-30 minutes to the City Bowl and typically run R250-350. The Gautrain does not serve Cape Town. Rental car desks are on the ground floor of the arrivals hall.
JNB to CPT Route Overview
Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town International is South Africa's highest-frequency domestic corridor, carrying roughly 380 weekly departures across six carriers. FlySafair and Kulula hold the largest low-cost share, with Airlink and South African Airways operating mainline service. Safair dominates morning banks from OR Tambo. Flight time is 2 hours flat in still air, typically 2h10m westbound against the prevailing headwind. Aircraft on the route are predominantly Boeing 737-800s and 737 MAX 8s, with Airlink operating regional jets on thinner time slots.
Connection and Operational Patterns
OR Tambo serves as the primary hub for regional connections from Durban, Bloemfontein, and Kimberley before onward flights to Cape Town. The route runs a near-shuttle pattern with departures every 20-30 minutes during morning and evening peaks. Cape Town International has a single runway, meaning weather or maintenance holds cascade across the afternoon schedule. Delays from the Cape Doctor wind system are most common October through March. Passengers connecting internationally at OR Tambo should use the domestic-to-international transfer corridor on the mezzanine level between terminals.