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R1 193+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

— CPT
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cape Town in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town

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R2 676
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  • South African
  • 13/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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  • 15/10-31/12
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  • 2h 15m total
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JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 15/9

9:00-11:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 418

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/2

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 435

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 7/10

7:00-9:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

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R1 451

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

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R1 451

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

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R1 483

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 21/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 547

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 29/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 596
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JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

16:00-18:05

Nonstop2h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 628

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

16:00-18:05

Nonstop2h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 628

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 9/10

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 660

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2 hours 10 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.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are scheduled on a Wednesday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 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 R818
Airlink
Airlink
From R939
South African
South African
From R1 141
Cemair
Cemair
From R966

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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

Rainfall in Cape Town 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

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).

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 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

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
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

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
137 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

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
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

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
Cemair
6,6
Okay
22 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

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 66 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 R693, while return flights cost around R883.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R2 313, however they can be found for as little as R883.

  • 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 20 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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