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R1 003+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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 22 March 2026.

Fri 15/520:30
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Mon 18/519:15
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 227
Fri 15/55:55
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Mon 18/57:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 227
Wed 13/519:35
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Wed 20/520:55
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 244
Wed 13/57:00
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 21/56:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 19/3R2 244
Wed 13/57:00
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Wed 20/59:05
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 261
Thu 28/59:10
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 28/515:40
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 18/3R2 278
Mon 25/516:45
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Fri 29/519:50
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 278
Sat 8/818:30
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 13/88:50
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 20/3R2 295
Thu 28/516:45
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Sat 30/518:35
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 295
Thu 23/712:15
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Mon 3/815:10
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 329
Tue 26/519:35
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Mon 21/919:50
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 20/3R2 363
Sat 25/711:40
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Fri 31/77:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 363

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 22 March 2026.

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R2 227

One-way from

R1 003

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Average price

R2 754
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 15/5-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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  • 19/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 13/5

7:00-9:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 244

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 24/5

7:00-9:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

14:20-16:20

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 363

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 14/5

12:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 499

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 11/5

16:45-19:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 516

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 10/5

7:00-9:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 567

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 15/4

12:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 601

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

7:00-9:05

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 652

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 7/5

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 686

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 6/5

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 788

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

17:40-19:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

9:00-11:05

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 857

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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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 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 14 March 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Monday 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 (111 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 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 R467
Airlink
Airlink
From R905
South African
South African
From R1 127
Cemair
Cemair
From R909

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 22 March 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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

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
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

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 96 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 R650, while return flights cost around R764.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R1 963, however they can be found for as little as R764.

  • 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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