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Home Africa South Africa Cape Town Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

How to find the cheapest flight from
Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

JNB - CPT
Price
R1 646 - R2 683
CPT
Temperature
19 - 29 °C
CPT
Rainfall
9 - 94 mm

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise

Cheapest in

May

Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop

Round-trip from

R1 646

From Johannesburg to Cape Town

One-way from

R716

One-way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R1 982 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R1 341. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town (JNB - CPT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town in January, February 2021

The best prices found for JNB to CPT flights in January, February
14 Jan - 15 Jan
R884pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Jan - 21 Jan
R960pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Jan - 18 Jan
R976pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg found for this year
14 Jan - 15 Jan
R884pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Jan - 21 Jan
R960pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Jan - 18 Jan
R976pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

Direct flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg

Save time with Johannesburg to Cape Town direct flight deals
19 Jan - 20 Jan
R960pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Jan - 27 Jan
R1 006pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Jan - 20 Jan
R1 021pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg, departing today and this week
19 Jan - 20 Jan
R960pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Jan - 27 Jan
R1 006pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Jan - 20 Jan
R1 021pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

One-way flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg

The cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
1:50 - 4:00
Lift
Direct
2h 10m
JNB - CPT
Lift
R717
mytrip.com
7:45 - 9:55
Mango
Direct
2h 10m
JNB - CPT
Mango
R778
Bookingwiz.co.th
2:20 - 4:30
Airlink
Direct
2h 10m
JNB - CPT
Airlink
R824
travelstart.co.za

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Johannesburg to Cape Town flights.

Flight FAQs

From Johannesburg to Cape Town

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town for under R1 524 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town for under R1 524. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R960, but on average you can expect to pay R1 158.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl to control the spread of COVID-19?

Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. FlySafair is one of them. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl. Policies will vary by airline.

Which airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Kulula, FlySafair, and Mango are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Kulula with this kind of flexibility.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town for under R1 524 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town under R1 524. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is less than R1 158.

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Cape Town for under R1 524?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R1 524.

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 248 935 users have taken a look at flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Cape Town on average per day?

On average 33 flights depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl per day.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 39% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 48% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 12% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Johannesburg or Cape Town?

In Johannesburg, there will be greater rainfall in Johannesburg compared to Cape Town over the next 19 days.

Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than Cape Town?

With an average temperature of 29 °C, peak weather can be found in February. As a traveller, expect to see changes in flight prices during that period. The temperatures in Cape Town are hotter than in Johannesburg.

How long does is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Departing from Johannesburg to Cape Town will take you 2h. The distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is about 1278 km. Most flights are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town return?

FlySafair, at R961, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Cape Town.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Mango and Lift. Users have found that FlySafair is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R458. Lift flights start at R519 while deals on Mango start at R534 one-way.

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Alternative routes for Johannesburg to Cape Town

Durban to Cape Town from R961 pp
Cape Town to Bloemfontein from R1 616 pp
Bloemfontein to Cape Town from R1 662 pp
East London to Cape Town from R1 769 pp
Johannesburg to Bloemfontein from R2 089 pp
Lanseria International Airport to Bloemfontein from R4 147 pp

Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Flight duration
2h 04m
Average temperature for January in Cape Town
28.0 °C
Avg rainfall for January in Cape Town
9.0 mm

Airports servicing Johannesburg

Johannesburg (JNB)

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Kulula 		R79 R125 No cancel fee 84%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Kulula. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
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Mango 		R87 R150 No cancel fee N/A

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Mango. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
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British Airways 		R66 R153 No cancel fee 70%
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FlySafair 		R90 R163 No cancel fee N/A
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South African 		R106 R198 No cancel fee 78%

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Hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Morning 6 AM to midday 48% of flight departures
Afternoon Midday to 6 PM 46% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM 5% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight 1% of flight departures
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6 AM
Noon
6 PM
Weekly flight availability
from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Sunday
25 daily flights
Monday
43 daily flights
Tuesday
42 daily flights
Wednesday
50 daily flights
Thursday
64 daily flights
Friday
49 daily flights
Saturday
18 daily flights
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