The cheapest times to fly to Joburg, Cape Town, and Durban

The cheapest times to fly to Joburg, Cape Town, and Durban

Are you looking for the cheapest days to fly between South Africa’s major cities? Look no further...

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Discovery Bank recently released its SpendTrend24 report, compiled in collaboration with Visa, which breaks down South Africans' travel patterns and trends.

This report included the cheapest days and times to fly between three of South Africa's major cities; Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

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According to Business Tech, South Africa's 'Golden Triangle' of Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban was the top location for local travellers.

In 2023, 33% of all domestic flight tickets purchased by Discovery clients were to Cape Town, 31% were purchased for Johannesburg, and 19% for Durban.

The trend of people moving from inland areas to cities along the Garden Route has also led to increased travel to East London, George, and Gqeberha, according to the report.

FLIGHTS PERCENTAGES
Discovery Bank SpendTrend24

Prices are mainly affected by demand, which means travellers often pay much more to travel on popular days.

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The report also gave great insight into the best days and times to travel between the major cities.

Johannesburg to Cape Town:

Cheapest day - Tuesday

Most expensive day - Friday

Cape Town to Johannesburg:

Cheapest day - Saturday

Most expensive day -  Sunday

Cape Town to Durban:

Cheapest day - Wednesday

Most expensive day - Sunday

Durban to Cape Town:

Cheapest day - Tuesday

Most expensive day -  Friday

Johannesburg to Durban:

Cheapest day - Tuesday

Most expensive day -  Friday

Durban to Johannesburg:

Cheapest day - Wednesday

Most expensive day -  Sunday

Here are the best and worst times to fly between these cities:

JHB TO CPT TIMES
Discovery Band SpendTrend24
CPT TO JHB TIMES
Discovery Band SpendTrend24
JHB TO DUR TIMES
Discovery Band SpendTrend24
DUR TO JHB TIMES
Discovery Band SpendTrend24

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