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Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Need cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
Route details
1262 km
Distance
Direct flights to Johannesburg
and 6 more airlines
Weather now
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+82°F
Clear sky
Airports
GCJ
26km
HLA
32km
JNB
21km
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Flight prices from Cape Town to Johannesburg
This is how much people usually pay for flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg (return flight):
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Cape Town to Johannesburg flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that August might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $44 to $49. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be June with a price range of $59 – $60.
Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg with other routes:
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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.
Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg
There are 10 airlines that fly directly from Cape Town to Johannesburg: Airlink (South Africa), CemAir, Air France, British Airways, Condor, TAAG Angola Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Safair, Gol if you are departing from Cape Town. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Cape Town International Airport. Most airlines arrive to O. R. Tambo International Airport, Lanseria International Airport. Most flights depart on Tuesday, Saturday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Airlink (South Africa)
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JNB
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CemAir
CPT
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TAAG Angola Airlines
CPT
JNB
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Safair
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HLA
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Gol
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SA
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.
Airports in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Johannesburg has 4 airports and Cape Town has 1 airport.
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Grand Central Airport (GCJ)
26 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
32 km from Johannesburg city center.
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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
21 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Taxi~20 min.
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Train~30 min.
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Shuttle~20 min.
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Rand Airport (QRA)
11 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Which airport in Johannesburg is better?
The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is Rand Airport (QRA) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like Airlink (South Africa), CemAir, Air France, British Airways, Condor, TAAG Angola Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Safair, Gol with direct flights are flying to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Planning a trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg? Check the weather
9 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:
Today, 11 November
+82°F
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Clear sky
3 m/s
29 %
Thu, 12 November
+86°F
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Few clouds
2 m/s
23 %
Fri, 13 November
+88°F
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Few clouds
2 m/s
24 %
Sat, 14 November
+75°F
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Shower rain
0 m/s
44 %
Sun, 15 November
+77°F
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Shower rain
4 m/s
54 %
Mon, 16 November
+77°F
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Shower rain
3 m/s
46 %
Tue, 17 November
+75°F
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Rain
5 m/s
56 %
Wed, 18 November
+68°F
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Rain
6 m/s
64 %
Thu, 19 November
+66°F
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Shower rain
3 m/s
69 %
How expensive is Johannesburg?
Johannesburg prices compared to Cape Town:
Johannesburg is in average 3% cheaper than Cape Town. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Sports (+1%) and Food (+2%).
Some Price Examples (vs Cape Town):
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Food
+2.13%
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$11.11 vs $11.57
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$55.55 vs $50.93
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McMeal at McDonalds
$5.56 vs $5.56
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Cappuccino (regular)
$2.57 vs $2.71
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.38 vs $1.33
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 vs $1.02
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.46 vs $1.26
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.32 vs $1.26
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.90 vs $2.78
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.76 vs $10.35
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.83 vs $7.48
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Banana (1kg)
$2.07 vs $1.97
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$6.95 vs $7.40
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.88 vs $1.95
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Transport
+37.36%
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Utilities
+15.39%
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Sports
+1.42%
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Childcare
+2.32%
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Clothing
+11.21%
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Rent
-23.82%
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Buy
-51.32%
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Salaries
-21.81%
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Johannesburg in average is 3% cheaper
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The biggest difference is Buy, Transport, Rent prices.
FAQ
Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:
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What are the airports near Johannesburg?
The closest airport to Johannesburg is Rand Airport which is 11 km away. In total Johannesburg has 4 airports: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport.
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What is the distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg?
The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 1262 km.
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What is the weather in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg weather varies from +48°F in June to +70°F in November on average. Right now it is Clear sky and +82°F in Johannesburg.
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Is there a direct connection between Cape Town and Johannesburg?
Yes, there are direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. You can fly to Johannesburg 7 days a week: Tuesday, Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Monday, Sunday, Wednesday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Cape Town to Johannesburg: Airlink (South Africa), CemAir, Air France, British Airways, Condor, TAAG Angola Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Safair, Gol.
Johannesburg guide
Johannesburg themes
This is what Johannesburg is known for:
Location
Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 1262 km away from Cape Town:
Johannesburg time zone
Both Cape Town and Johannesburg have the same time zone
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07:00Time in Johannesburg right now
Currency and exchange rate
100 South African Rand equals 6.06 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1651.46 South African Rand.
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R100 = $6.06Exchange rate
Visa to South Africa
No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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Visa-freeFor US citizens
Language in South Africa
Official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English, Ndebele. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
Afrikaans, English, Ndebele
Official language
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Knowledge of English
Safety
Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.
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Potentially dangerous
Air Quality
Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: moderate
Johannesburg pros and cons
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