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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$236	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is currently $236
Cheapest one-way flight	$94	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Mon, May 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is currently $94
Last-minute weekend getaway	$236	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Cape Town is currently $236
Cheapest business class flights	$713	South African Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is currently $713

Fastest flight	2 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2 hr 10 min
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 Johannesburg to Cape Town is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–215
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $190–310

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Cape Town

FlySafair

Nonstop

from $236

Typical price: $145–250

136 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - CPT Every day

627 weekly connecting flights

JNB - CPT Every day
South African

Nonstop

from $294

Typical price: $155–285

52 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - CPT Every day

3 weekly connecting flights

JNB - CPT Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Airlink

Nonstop

Typical price: $165–290

47 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - CPT Every day

252 weekly connecting flights

JNB - CPT Every day
LIFT Airline

Nonstop

from $254

Typical price: $165–270

31 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - CPT Every day

32 weekly connecting flights

JNB - CPT Every day
CemAir Pty

Nonstop

from $261

Typical price: $230–355

16 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - CPT Every day

19 weekly connecting flights

JNB - CPT Every day
Kenya Airways

20 weekly connecting flights

JNB - CPT Every day

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

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $125 to $215.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $236. The cheapest one-way flight was with FlySafair from $94.

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

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $236, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest South African flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $294, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $254, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $261, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town starts at $236 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $94 and departs on Mon, May 4.

2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
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 Johannesburg to Cape Town 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, FlySafair is the most popular. FlySafair offers 136 nonstop flights and 627 connecting flights per week. FlySafair flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are:

South African offers 52 nonstop flights and 3 connecting flights per week. South African flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Airlink offers 47 nonstop flights and 252 connecting flights per week. Airlink flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
LIFT Airline offers 31 nonstop flights and 32 connecting flights per week. LIFT Airline flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
CemAir Pty offers 16 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. CemAir Pty flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Kenya Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $236. The cheapest one-way flight was with FlySafair from $94.

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

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $236, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest South African flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $294, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $254, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is $261, flying from May 28 to May 31.

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

There are 136 FlySafair direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 South African direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 Airlink direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 LIFT Airline direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 CemAir Pty direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town 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 Johannesburg and Cape Town at price $236 is offered by FlySafair from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town start at $236 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with FlySafair.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, 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 Johannesburg and Cape Town start at $713 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town start at $236 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Cape Town, 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 Johannesburg and Cape Town starts at $236 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with FlySafair.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Cape Town at price $236 is offered by FlySafair from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town, 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.