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R1 108+ 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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
May 1 — May 81
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 26 April 2025.

Return from

R1 990

One-way from

R1 108

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 534
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 24/5-26/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Lift
  • Lift
  • 27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R7 003 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R1 839 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 26 April 2025.

Mon 5/57:00HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Thu 8/519:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 26/4R1 952
Sat 24/520:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Mon 26/519:50CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 25/4R1 990
Sat 15/1115:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 22/116:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 25/4R2 065
Tue 20/516:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 22/519:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 25/4R2 290
Fri 19/919:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/918:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R2 309
Mon 30/66:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Mon 7/720:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 26/4R2 891
Fri 6/69:30JNB - CPT
1 stop12h 15mCemair
Sun 8/613:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 25/4R3 060
Sat 26/419:50HLA - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/47:20CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R4 318
Sat 24/514:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mHahn Air Systems
Mon 26/518:35CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mHahn Air Systems
Deal found 26/4R4 468

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 26 April 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

20:20-22:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

19:50-21:55

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 990

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 6/5

13:45-16:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 990

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/8

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 065

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

16:00-18:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 290

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

19:35-21:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/9

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 309

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

6:05-8:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

20:25-22:25

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 891

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

9:30-21:45

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 060

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 9/6

14:05-16:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

15:20-14:55

1 stop23h 35m

R3 923

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 10/5

12:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

7:00-9:05

Nonstop2h 05m

R4 280

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

6:30-8:40

Nonstop2h 10m

R1 108

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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 25 April 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 15 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 30 March 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 Wednesday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (70 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 R84

Airlink

Airlink

From R97

South African

South African

From R62

Cemair

Cemair

From R53

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 26 April 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
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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
113 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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
7,4
Good
32 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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 90 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 R708, while return flights cost around R995.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R141, however they can be found for as little as R53.

  • 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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