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R825+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

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— CPT
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

Flights to Cape Town in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2025, 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 14 June 2025.

Return from

R1 739

One-way from

R825

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 402
South African
  • South African
  • 10/7-24/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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South African
  • South African
  • 22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R6 947 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R1 749 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 June 2025.

Sun 15/67:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sun 15/619:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 14/6R1 363
Sun 15/66:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sun 15/619:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 13/6R1 434
Sat 14/614:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sun 15/67:00CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 12/6R1 596
Sun 15/67:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/620:55CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R1 721
Thu 10/76:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Thu 24/720:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 12/6R1 739
Tue 4/117:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 11/116:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 14/6R1 936
Sat 14/614:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mHahn Air
Sun 15/619:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mHahn Air
Deal found 12/6R3 209
Wed 18/69:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Thu 19/613:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 14/6R3 891
Thu 26/66:30HLA - CPT
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/617:20CPT - HLA
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R4 428

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

6:05-8:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

20:25-22:25

Nonstop2h 00m

R1 739

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 24/6

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/6

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 739

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 936

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

8:00-10:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 169

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

20:30-22:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

19:15-21:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 313

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

19:00-21:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

6:30-8:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 671

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 26/6

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/6

17:20-14:55

1 stop21h 35m

R3 424

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

9:30-11:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/6

7:00-9:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 891

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 31/7

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 773

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

21:20-23:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R825

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 85 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 8 June 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Wednesday 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 (87 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 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, Airlink and South African.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From R96
Airlink
Airlink
From R95
South African
South African
From R68
Cemair
Cemair
From R54

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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

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 14 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair and South African to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

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
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

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
114 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

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
7,5
Good
34 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

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 76 daily flights from 10 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 R586, while return flights cost around R895.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R97, however they can be found for as little as R50.

  • 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Paarl
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