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R1 233+ Cheap flights 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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
Jun 1 — Jun 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cape Town in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 May 2026.

Tue 1/96:05
JNB
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CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Fri 11/96:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 1/5R2 183
Wed 12/86:05
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Fri 14/811:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 30/4R2 199
Mon 8/614:30
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Wed 17/66:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 28/4R2 216
Wed 12/86:05
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Tue 18/89:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 2/5R2 266
Wed 2/918:30
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Sun 13/95:45
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 29/4R2 283
Wed 14/105:55
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Sat 24/106:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/4R2 283
Tue 20/1016:40
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Mon 9/1119:50
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 1/5R2 299
Sun 13/98:45
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 17/914:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 00m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/4R2 299
Wed 4/1116:20
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Sun 15/1112:30
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 1/5R2 316
Wed 2/97:00
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Mon 7/99:05
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 29/4R2 316
Thu 5/118:00
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 12/1111:45
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 28/4R2 333
Wed 14/1016:45
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Mon 19/107:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 30/4R2 333

Find flight deals to Cape Town

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2026.

Return from

R2 183

One-way from

R1 233

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 249
GOL
  • GOL
  • 1/9-11/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 27/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R173 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 4/9

9:00-11:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

18:35-20:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 316

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 21/10

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

18:35-20:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 383

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 21/10

7:00-9:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 566

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 22/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 282

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 22/9

10:00-12:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

R3 299

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 19/5

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 399

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 16/5

15:40-18:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 499

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 28/5

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 599

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 1/6

9:00-11:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 615

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 26/5

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 632

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Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 86 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.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are scheduled on a Friday (89 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are FlySafair, South African and Airlink.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From R458
Airlink
Airlink
From R905
South African
South African
From R1 105
Cemair
Cemair
From R893

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are Cemair, Airlink and South African.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 2 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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
128 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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
60 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl should be relatively easy as there are 75 daily flights from 9 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost R869, while return flights cost around R1 130.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R2 472, however they can be found for as little as R1 130.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 25 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0,0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

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