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Cheapest return fare
£136
Typical prices: £92-£151
FlySafair, Airlink
Thu 7/1Sun 24/1
HLA - CPT • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£68
Typical prices: £41-£63
Lift
Tue 12/1
JNB - CPT • Direct
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You can fly direct with Airlink, Cemair, and others. Average duration is 2h 16m
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

 
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Thu, 7 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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07:00 - 09:15HLA  Johannesburg Lanseria-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mdirect
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13:30 - 15:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-HLA Johannesburg Lanseria
2h 15mdirect
£136Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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07:00 - 09:15HLA  Johannesburg Lanseria-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mdirect
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09:20 - 11:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-HLA Johannesburg Lanseria
2h 15mdirect
£136Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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05:55 - 08:15HLA  Johannesburg Lanseria-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 20mdirect
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06:20 - 08:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-HLA Johannesburg Lanseria
2h 05mdirect
£139FlySafair
Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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20:35 - 22:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mdirect
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06:05 - 08:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 05mdirect
£146Airlink
Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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07:30 - 09:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mdirect
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06:05 - 08:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 05mdirect
£146Airlink
Sat, 16 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
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07:00 - 09:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 10mdirect
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13:00 - 15:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
£149Lift
Sun, 10 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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10:00 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 10mdirect
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07:00 - 09:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
£149Lift
Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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14:30 - 16:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mdirect
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20:25 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
£157South African
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
FlySafair Logo
05:55 - 08:15HLA  Johannesburg Lanseria-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 20mdirect
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19:50 - 22:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-HLA Johannesburg Lanseria
2h 15mdirect
£157FlySafair
Mon, 4 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
South African Logo
19:00 - 21:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 08:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
£160South African
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights

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

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg usually cost between £107 and £160 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £136 on Multiple Airlines (7 Jan–27 Jan).

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route?

The absolute cheapest return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town costs £81 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). However, over the past month, flights between Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) and Cape Town (CPT) were, on average, 15% cheaper than other Johannesburg-Cape Town routes. The most popular route is between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT).

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

For Johannesburg to Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost £109 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £162 and £157 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you should book around 14 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Cheapest flight

£67
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was £68 for a one-way ticket and £136 for a return.

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

    Johannesburg is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Cape Town. You will leave Johannesburg from one of these airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Tuesday

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Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Friday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg

Monday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Friday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink,Cemair, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair, +3 more

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