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South Africa Domestic Flights

All known airports, airlines and domestic flight routes across South Africa — flight times, distances, frequencies and operators in one place.

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Airports

8 international · 8 domestic

Domestic routes

Known scheduled flight paths

Hub

Major hubs

JNB · CPT · DUR

Ops

Airlines

Active domestic operators

Provinces covered

Of 9 provinces with airports

Route map

South Africa Flight Map

All airports and domestic flight routes visualised.

16 airports 21 routes

Flight routes

Domestic Flight Routes

All known scheduled domestic flights in South Africa with times, distances and operators.

Geodesic reference: Distances and flight times are calculated as direct point-to-point (great circle) references between airports. Actual flight paths may vary due to air traffic routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

12 routes shown

From	To	Flight time	Distance	Airlines	Frequency	Details
JNB Johannesburg	CPT Cape Town	2 hrs 32 min	1,272 km	SAAFlySafairAirlinkLift	Very High	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	DUR Durban	57 min	479 km	SAAFlySafairAirlinkLift	Very High	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	PLZ Gqeberha	1 hr 49 min	908 km	SAAFlySafairAirlink	High	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	ELS East London	1 hr 32 min	768 km	SAAAirlink	Medium	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	BFN Bloemfontein	45 min	381 km	SAAAirlink	Medium	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	KIM Kimberley	51 min	431 km	SAAAirlink	Low	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	GRJ George	2 hrs 4 min	1,039 km	SAAAirlink	Medium	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	MQP Mbombela	35 min	298 km	SAAAirlinkCemAir	High	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	PTG Polokwane	33 min	283 km	SAAAirlink	Medium	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	UTN Upington	1 hr 28 min	735 km	SAA	Low	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	PZB Pietermaritzburg	53 min	444 km	SAA	Low	Flight Info →
JNB Johannesburg	HLA Lanseria	4 min	39 km	FlySafair	High	Flight Info →

Airports

South Africa Airports

All known airports with scheduled domestic or international passenger flights.

16 airports

JNB

International Hub

Airlines

Domestic Airlines

Airlines currently operating scheduled domestic flights within South Africa.

SAA

South African Airways

Flag carrier · 20 routes

FlySafair

Low-cost · 6 routes

Airlink

Regional · 17 routes

Lift

Lift Airline

Full-service · 2 routes

CemAir

Regional · 1 route

kulula

Kulula.com

Low-cost · 0 routes

Coverage

Province Flight Coverage

Airports and routes by province.

Eastern Cape

2 airports 5 route connections

PLZ ELS

Free State

1 airport 3 route connections

BFN

Gauteng

2 airports 13 route connections

JNB HLA

KwaZulu-Natal

4 airports 6 route connections

DUR PZB RCB MGH

Limpopo

1 airport 1 route connections

PTG

Mpumalanga

2 airports 2 route connections

MQP SAB

Northern Cape

2 airports 3 route connections

KIM UTN

Western Cape

2 airports 9 route connections

CPT GRJ

Help

Flight FAQ

Common questions about domestic flights in South Africa.

What is the busiest airport in South Africa?

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is the busiest airport in South Africa and serves as the primary hub for most domestic and international flights.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) takes approximately 2 hours. This is the busiest domestic route in South Africa.

Which airlines fly domestically in South Africa?

Major domestic airlines include South African Airways (SAA), FlySafair, Airlink, Lift Airline, CemAir and kulula.com. FlySafair currently operates the most routes.

How early should I arrive for a domestic flight in South Africa?

It is recommended to arrive at least 90 minutes before a domestic flight. For flights from OR Tambo, consider arriving 2 hours early due to higher passenger volumes.

What is the shortest domestic flight in South Africa?

The Johannesburg to Polokwane and Johannesburg to Mbombela routes are among the shortest, with flight times around 55 minutes.

Can I fly from Lanseria instead of OR Tambo?

Yes. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is an alternative to OR Tambo, primarily serving FlySafair routes to Cape Town, Durban and other destinations. It is located north of Johannesburg and can be less congested.

Are there flights to smaller cities in South Africa?

Yes. Airlink and CemAir serve many smaller destinations including Kimberley, Upington, Margate, Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg. These routes typically have lower frequency.

How much does a domestic flight cost in South Africa?

Domestic flight prices vary widely. Low-cost carriers like FlySafair often have fares from R499 one-way on major routes (JNB-CPT, JNB-DUR), while full-service airlines typically charge more. Prices increase closer to departure.

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South Africa Domestic Flights

South Africa Flight Map

Domestic Flight Routes

South Africa Airports

OR Tambo International

Cape Town International

King Shaka International

Lanseria International

Chief Dawid Stuurman International

East London Airport

George Airport

Kruger Mpumalanga International

Polokwane International

Bram Fischer International

Kimberley Airport

Upington Airport

Pietermaritzburg Airport

Richards Bay Airport

Margate Airport

Sabiha Gökçen (Skukuza)