Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport takes 2 hours 10 minutes (on average). Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2 — the same as Cape Town.
For the earliest departure, take the 05:55 flight from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport. If you want to set off later, the last flight departs at 20:40. With 59 flights every week from CPT to HLA, you can select the one that's best for you.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport. To see the options, just uncheck 'Direct flights only.' King Shaka International Airport is a popular stopover on the CPT to HLA route.
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within South Africa. You will need a valid form of identification though, like a driver's license or an ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from CPT to HLA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is R 859. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,844. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPT to HLA.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CPT to HLA. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
After a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HLA instead:
Getting from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to central Johannesburg
Lanseria International Airport to the centre of Johannesburg is around 51 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Johannesburg. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Lanseria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to HLA in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
As soon as you've booked your flights from CPT to HLA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Johannesburg. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are must-have experiences during your Johannesburg visit.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is another way to travel to and from Johannesburg. This domestic airport could be a cheaper or easier option depending on your plans, so browse its flight schedules and prices.
Complete your Johannesburg trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Lanseria International Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Johannesburg.