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R1 196+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

— CPT
Sep 26 — Oct 31
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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Average price

R2 742
FlySafair
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  • 20/9-27/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 17/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 439

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 9/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 550

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 10/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 614

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 26/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 678

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 11/9

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 758

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 821

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 11/10

7:00-9:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 949

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 21/9

16:45-19:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

18:35-20:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R3 013

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 4/2

9:00-11:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/2

14:20-16:20

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 108

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - CPT Cape Town Intl

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 6/11

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 172

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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 Monday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 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 R806
Airlink
Airlink
From R877
South African
South African
From R1 128
Cemair
Cemair
From R918

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

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
90 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
90 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
8,3
Very Good
133 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
64 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
90 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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 82 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 R637, while return flights cost around R922.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R2 254, however they can be found for as little as R922.

  • 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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