Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg (CPT - JNB)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$224	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight	$112	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Tue, May 12	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is currently $112
Last-minute weekend getaway	$224	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Johannesburg is currently $224
Cheapest business class flights	$713	South African Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is currently $713

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–190
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $185–230

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Johannesburg

FlySafair

Nonstop

from $224

Typical price: $145–250

136 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - JNB Every day

655 weekly connecting flights

CPT - JNB Every day
Airlink

Nonstop

Typical price: $165–290

47 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - JNB Every day

290 weekly connecting flights

CPT - JNB Every day
South African

Nonstop

from $294

Typical price: $155–285

52 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - JNB Every day
LIFT Airline

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $165–265

31 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - JNB Every day

30 weekly connecting flights

CPT - JNB Every day
CemAir Pty

Nonstop

from $261

Typical price: $230–345

16 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - JNB Every day

30 weekly connecting flights

CPT - JNB Every day
Kenya Airways

17 weekly connecting flights

CPT - JNB Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $115 to $190.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with FlySafair from $112.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $224, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest South African flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $294, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $239, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $261, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg starts at $224 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $112 and departs on Tue, May 12.

2 hr is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, FlySafair is the most popular. FlySafair offers 136 nonstop flights and 655 connecting flights per week. FlySafair flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg are:

Airlink offers 47 nonstop flights and 290 connecting flights per week. Airlink flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
South African offers 52 nonstop flights per week. South African flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
LIFT Airline offers 31 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. LIFT Airline flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
CemAir Pty offers 16 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. CemAir Pty flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Kenya Airways offers 17 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and Johannesburg.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with FlySafair from $112.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $224, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest South African flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $294, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $239, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $261, flying from May 21 to May 24.

FlySafair, South African, Airlink, LIFT Airline and CemAir Pty fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

There are 136 FlySafair direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 Airlink direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 South African direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 LIFT Airline direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 CemAir Pty direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Johannesburg at price $224 is offered by FlySafair from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

FlySafair, South African, Airlink, LIFT Airline and CemAir Pty fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

There are 136 FlySafair direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 Airlink direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 South African direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 LIFT Airline direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 CemAir Pty direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg start at $224 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with FlySafair.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg start at $713 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg start at $224 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and Johannesburg starts at $224 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with FlySafair.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Johannesburg at price $224 is offered by FlySafair from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.