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Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
JNB → CPT · OR Tambo International to Cape Town International
✈
Flight distance
1,272 km
687 nautical miles
UTC
Flight time
2 hrs 32 min
Average direct flight
R
Est. one-way
R3,785
Return ~ R7,002
CO₂
Carbon footprint
318 kg
Per passenger estimate
Route map
Flight Path Map
Great circle route between JNB and CPT.
Flight details
Airports & Pricing
Route breakdown, departure/arrival airports and estimated ticket costs.
Geodesic reference: Flight distance and time are calculated as a direct point-to-point (great circle) reference between airports. Actual flight paths may vary due to air traffic routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
JNB
OR Tambo International
Johannesburg, Gauteng
International
Major Hub
CPT
Cape Town International
Cape Town, Western Cape
International
Major Hub
Estimated Ticket Prices
Economy One-Way
R3,785
Based on distance & fuel
Economy Return
R7,002
Approximate return rate
Estimates are calculated dynamically using current SA fuel prices (R26.63/L), base fare taxes, and distance levies. Prices vary by season, demand, and booking window.
Operators
Airlines on this Route
Airlines likely servicing flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
South African Airways Flag carrier
FlySafair Low-cost
Airlink Regional
Lift Airline Full-service
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Flight vs Driving
How does flying compare to driving from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
✈ Flying
2 hrs 32 min
1,272 km direct (geodesic)
~R3,785 per person
318 kg CO₂ per person
~R3,785 per person
318 kg CO₂ per person
🚗 Driving
13 hrs 45 min
1,398.9 km by road
~R2,682 fuel total (entire car)
168 kg CO₂ total
~R2,682 fuel total (entire car)
168 kg CO₂ total
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