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£45 Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg (CPT-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:00 - 09:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
19:00 - 21:10JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
£98Lift
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Fri, 26 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
19:10 - 21:15CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
08:00 - 10:15JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£100FlySafair
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
16:00 - 18:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
06:30 - 08:40JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
£104Lift
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Thu, 30 May - Thu, 6 Jun
18:40 - 20:45CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
06:15 - 08:30JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£106Airlink
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
06:05 - 08:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
15:05 - 17:20JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£107Airlink
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Mon, 14 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
06:30 - 08:30CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
07:00 - 09:10JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
£123FlexFlight
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Wed, 22 May - Sun, 26 May
09:45 - 11:45CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
09:30 - 11:05JNB-CPT
25h 35m1 stop
£192Cemair
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Thu, 16 May - Mon, 20 May
10:45 - 12:45CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
10:30 - 12:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£202Cemair
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Sun, 14 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
07:00 - 12:10CPT-JNB
5h 10m1 stop
11:00 - 20:25JNB-CPT
9h 25m3 stops
£339LAM
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Fri, 26 Jul - Sun, 11 Aug
07:00 - 12:10CPT-JNB
5h 10m1 stop
11:00 - 20:25JNB-CPT
9h 25m3 stops
£377LAM
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May

Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to Johannesburg flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg cost £46 and was between Cape Town and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg Lanseria Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is £81.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Johannesburg, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg is May, where tickets cost £84 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is £117 and £115 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 day before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Cape Town to Johannesburg were found on Lift (£98) and FlySafair (£100). FlySafair proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £45.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

The airlines most regularly connecting Cape Town to Johannesburg are FlySafair (25 flights per day), Airlink (8 flights per day), and South African (7 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, Global Aviation Operations, Singapore Airlines and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with South African at £32 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at South African.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Johannesburg per day?

Each day, there are between 45 and 60 nonstop flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Johannesburg, with an average flight time of 2h 03m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Each week, there are 372 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg take?

Flying to Johannesburg from Cape Town requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 2h 00m.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cheapest flight

£45
Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg Lanseria

When to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg was £57 for a one-way ticket and £123 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Cape Town Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Johannesburg’s 2 airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +14 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +15 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

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Cheapest flights to Johannesburg from Cape Town found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/5Thu
directFlySafair
2h 15mCPT-HLA
£45
19/6Wed
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
£49
18/5Sat
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
£49
15/5Wed
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
£53
14/10Mon
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
£53
21/6Fri
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
£54
4/6Tue
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
£76
30/5Thu
1 stop
4h 25mCPT-HLA
£96
4/6Tue
1 stopCemair
6h 20mCPT-JNB
£116
17/5Fri
1 stop
6h 10mCPT-JNB
£140

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
8/5Wed
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
15/5Wed
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
£109
8/5Wed
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
15/5Wed
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
£115
9/5Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
11/5Sat
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
£137
9/5Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
14/5Tue
multi-stopAirlink
3h 40mJNB-CPT
£190
9/5Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
20/5Mon
multi-stopAirlink
3h 40mJNB-CPT
£191
8/5Wed
multi-stopCemair
24h 45mCPT-JNB
15/5Wed
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
£192
9/5Thu
multi-stopCemair
6h 10mCPT-JNB
16/5Thu
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
£193
8/5Wed
multi-stopLAM
25h 05mCPT-JNB
12/5Sun
multi-stopLAM
9h 25mJNB-CPT
£458
8/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mCPT-JNB
16/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mJNB-CPT
£1,158
9/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 10mCPT-JNB
16/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mJNB-CPT
£1,161

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Cape Town - Johannesburg Flights

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Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

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