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$59+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or July, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

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$102
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$129
From Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Mon 5/267:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/30$102
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/115:55 amHLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sun 5/186:05 amCPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/30$104
This Lift deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lift is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 5/14:00 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/29$105
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:40 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 11/216:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/29$110
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:05 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Mon 7/78:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 4/29$154
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/25:45 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$163
This Cemair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cemair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/244:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Mon 5/2611:25 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 4/30$199
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/242:55 pmHLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mHahn Air Systems
Mon 5/265:05 pmCPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 10mHahn Air Systems
Deal found 4/30$227
This Hahn Air Systems deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hahn Air Systems is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/37:30 pmHLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFly540
Sat 6/75:55 pmCPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 10mFly540
Deal found 4/30$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:30 amHLA - CPT
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/188:45 amCPT - HLA
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$262

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

8:20 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$102

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 5/11

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$104

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/4

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$110

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/27

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$122

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

6:10 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/20

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$140

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/2

6:05 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$146

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/10

10:30 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

10:45 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$174

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 5/24

2:55 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

5:05 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$227

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 6/3

7:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

5:55 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$229

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 5/15

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$262

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 85 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (96 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, FlySafair and South African from Johannesburg to Cape Town. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
113 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.4
Good
32 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
262 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 76 flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

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

    FlySafair, at $102, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Airlink and Lift. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town are FlySafair ($89), Airlink ($96), and Lift ($109).

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

    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: FlySafair (95%), Emirates (92%), GOL (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    On average you can expect to pay $235 for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is $44 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg Lanseria - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at $74.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hahn AirCheapest$75Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$86Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CemairCheapest$88Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$94Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$96Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Hahn Air SystemsCheapest$103Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$105Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$113Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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