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$71+ 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 7/175:55 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Mon 7/206:35 pm
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/16$153
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Tue 7/148:40 am
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Tue 7/217:50 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/13$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 7/245:55 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Thu 7/306:20 am
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/14$155
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Tue 7/146:30 am
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Fri 7/178:55 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/13$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Tue 7/2110:00 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Sat 7/256:20 am
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/17$156
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sat 7/189:40 am
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/206:30 am
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 7/305:55 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Sun 8/26:05 am
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/16$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Mon 7/209:00 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Fri 7/246:20 am
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/16$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Tue 7/218:05 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/258:25 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 7/315:55 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Tue 8/46:20 am
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/16$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Mon 7/209:00 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 7/236:20 am
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/16$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Tue 7/285:55 am
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Tue 7/286:35 pm
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/17$162

Find 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 July 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$167
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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 July 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 8/1

7:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/6

7:20 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$156

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 7/31

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/6

7:20 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$161

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 8/3

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/7

6:20 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$164

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 8/2

4:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$173

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 10/14

4:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

7:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$179

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 11/27

3:40 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/29

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$180

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 10/22

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

6:20 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$180

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 11/18

7:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/24

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$180

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 11/9

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

7:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$180

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 10/18

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

7:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$184

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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

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 $141). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $212). 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 July 17, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 July 17, 2026.

The most flights from ZA1 to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 on average).

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

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?

About 10% 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?

Tuesday 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2026.

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

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 July 17, 2026.
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
91 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
91 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
131 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
91 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
91 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
91 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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 85 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. FlySafair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $156. Airlines will cover a distance of 786 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cemair, at $67, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Airlink and FlexFlight. These flights start at 60% 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 ($46), Lift ($49), and Airlink ($55).

  • 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: Kenya Airways (98%), Ethiopian Air (90%), Emirates (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $212 for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is $61 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at $173.

  • 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 $141). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $212). 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

Discover the top 6 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 July 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest$67Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$78Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$91Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$96Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$106Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$122Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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