Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?

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About 9% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the last year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town round-trip?

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Airlink, at $85, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cemair and FlexFlight. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town one-way?

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town are Lift ($51), FlySafair ($51), and Airlink ($56).

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (average of $145). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $216). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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The most flights from ZA1 to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (85 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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On average you can expect to pay $350 for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is $91 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at $176.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg to Cape Town on time: GOL (100%), Kenya Airways (98%), Singapore Airlines (98%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Consider FlySafair, South African or Airlink when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 91 flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$187

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	Cheapest$85	Average$145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Cemair	Cheapest$99	Average$190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
FlexFlight	Cheapest$99	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Lift	Cheapest$100	Average$207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
FlySafair	Cheapest$106	Average$206	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
South African	Cheapest$128	Average$182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town

The most flights from ZA1 to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (85 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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