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$55+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg

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CPT — JNB
Oct 28 — Nov 41
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Oct 28 - Nov 4

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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in November or May, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 October 23, 2024.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$113
(Airlink)

One-way from

$55
(Booking.com)
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
From Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 11/86:20 amCPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Tue 11/127:30 pmHLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 10/23$131
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/129:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/136:15 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$157
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/199:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Tue 11/268:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 10/22$161
This Cemair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/27:15 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sun 11/38:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 10/22$167
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/76:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 11/106:15 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/22$179
This Lift deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 10/311:00 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 11/37:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 10/22$186
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 10/253:00 pmCPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/275:55 amHLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$192
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/1312:15 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Tue 12/244:40 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mSouth African
Deal found 10/22$212
This Hahn Air Systems deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 11/25:55 pmCPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 10mFly540
Sun 11/39:40 amHLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFly540
Deal found 10/23$271

Find flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg 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 2,464,459 searches. Data last updated October 23, 2024.

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Cape Town IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/14

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/25

Nonstop2h 15m

$113

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg Lanseria

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/8

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 11/12

Nonstop2h 15m

$131

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/23

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/24

Nonstop2h 20m

$137

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/12

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/13

Nonstop2h 15m

$157

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/2

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/3

Nonstop2h 15m

$167

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg Lanseria

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/2

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 11/3

Nonstop2h 15m

$209

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/13

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/24

Nonstop2h 10m

$212

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/8

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/12

Nonstop2h 10m

$222

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg Lanseria

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/23

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 11/24

Nonstop2h 20m

$233

Cape Town IntlJohannesburg Lanseria

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/2

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 11/3

Nonstop2h 15m

$271

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 10/23

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on October 18, 2024.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (average of $1,186). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 CPT to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on October 20, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg. 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 October 23, 2024.

The most flights from CPT to ZA1 are scheduled on a Wednesday (87 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated October 23, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, South African and Lift from Cape Town to Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
73 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

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

8.5
Very good
73 reviews
8.5
Very good
73 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

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

8.2
Very good
108 reviews
8.5
Very good
73 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

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

7.8
Good
107 reviews
8.5
Very good
73 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

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 Cape Town to Johannesburg. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Cape Town, you will be flying from 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 64 flights from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg per day from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Airlink for just $113, but on average you can expect to pay $185.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 11 direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is less than $191.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under $200?

    There are currently 10+ open flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Cape Town to Johannesburg on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 30 flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg a day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 3% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 60% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 17% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 20% of flight departures

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg in 2h. Fly via Airlink, FlySafair, or Cemair to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 794 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $113. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FlySafair and Cemair, with the lowest prices starting at $131 and $167, respectively. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on FlySafair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Airlink from $57 and Lift from $86 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg are FlySafair (94%), GOL (94%) and Airlink (94%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $65. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $157 on average our data indicates $722 when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

  • What does CPT to JNB mean?

    This is defined as Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/23.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (average of $1,186). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. 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 2,464,459 searches. Data last updated October 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$45Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Hahn AirCheapest$70Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$79Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CemairCheapest$82Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$91Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$102Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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