Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg
786 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Cape Town to Johannesburg at a glance
Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (HLA) cover 786 miles (1,264 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
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Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg covers 786 miles (1,265 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 3rd most competitive of 23 routes from Cape Town. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 786 miles. Direct carriers include JE, MN and SA.
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Airlines on this route
3 airlines fly Cape Town → Johannesburg. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| JE | Direct |
| MN | Direct |
| SA | Direct |
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Cape Town to Johannesburg — quick answers
How far is Cape Town from Johannesburg by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (HLA) is 786 miles (1,264 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
The average nonstop flight time from CPT to HLA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
3 airlines serve this route nonstop: JE, MN, SA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.