Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Cape Town and Johannesburg are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from CPT to JNB start from 05:45 — the earliest with Safair. The latest departure is at 20:55 with Safair. Overall, you can take your pick of 342 weekly Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your CPT to JNB flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport to choose from. When organising your Johannesburg trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of South Africa:
Airlink (South Africa) is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier operating CPT to JNB flights. A dependable 83.95% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CPT and JNB:
Port Elizabeth International Airport
Bram Fischer International Airport
King Shaka International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 559. A return ticket right now is R 1,138. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from CPT to JNB, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from CPT to JNB is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel near JNB if you have a late Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Johannesburg and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to JNB in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its top sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
