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$91+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town (CPT)

JNB — CPT
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Sat 12/12
Sat 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$169
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One-way from

$91
(Trip.com)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$187
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JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 1/18

9:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 1/19

1:00 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 4/30

1:00 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 4/29

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 2/27

9:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 3/1

9:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 3/6

9:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 2/8

1:00 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 5/1

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 2/12

1:00 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (average of $147). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town

The most flights from ZA1 to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Cape Town flights typically cost between $145 and $218 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $169 on FlySafair (Dec 8-Dec 9).

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.

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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from Johannesburg to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
97 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.3

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
8.4
Very good
97 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
97 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.3

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
8.3
Very good
136 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
97 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.3

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
7.7
Good
66 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
97 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.3

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
Cemair
6.6
Okay
22 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
97 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.3

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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

  • 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 69 flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town can take about 2h 15m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $292. Airlines will cover a distance of 790 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Airlink, at $87, 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.

  • 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 Lift ($51), FlySafair ($51), and Airlink ($57).

  • 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: GOL (100%), Kenya Airways (98%), Ethiopian Air (95%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $328 for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is $77 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at $164.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (average of $147). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$87Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CemairCheapest$100Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$100Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$105Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$107Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$128Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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