R952+ Cheap flights to Johannesburg

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Feb 28 — Mar 76
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Flights to Johannesburg in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Thu 29/110:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Lift
Mon 2/219:00
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 10m
Lift
Deal found 28/1R1 650
Fri 30/120:55
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Mon 2/220:05
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 28/1R1 697
Thu 29/112:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Tue 3/220:05
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 28/1R1 761
Tue 3/210:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Wed 4/221:20
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
South African
Deal found 28/1R1 777
Wed 25/219:50
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Tue 3/312:05
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Deal found 26/1R1 840
Mon 2/220:25
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Tue 3/221:20
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
South African
Deal found 28/1R1 840
Tue 3/210:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Tue 10/221:20
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
South African
Deal found 29/1R1 856
Sat 3/107:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sat 3/1015:05
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 27/1R1 872
Wed 25/219:50
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Wed 4/35:55
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Deal found 26/1R1 888
Wed 7/1014:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Mon 12/1015:05
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 27/1R1 888
Wed 25/219:50
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Sun 8/35:55
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Deal found 26/1R1 904
Thu 29/16:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Thu 12/25:55
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Deal found 25/1R1 919

Find flight deals to Johannesburg

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg 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 29 January 2026.

Return from

R1 840

One-way from

R952

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 173
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 18/5-19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R126 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R39 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Locate flights to Johannesburg 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 29 January 2026.
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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 872

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

9:55-12:00

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

17:40-19:55

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 872

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

17:40-19:55

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 951

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 078

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

9:05-11:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 4/5

12:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 221

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 19/2

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 253

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 4/5

7:00-9:15

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 268

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

18:35-20:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 15/3

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 284

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 17/5

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 300

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 19/2

11:30-13:45

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 300

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Best time to book a flight to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book a flight to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg?

On average, a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes 2 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Johannesburg should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

The most flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are scheduled on a Wednesday (115 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

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

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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
8,4
Very Good

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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 Johannesburg

What is good to know if travelling to Johannesburg?

  • Johannesburg is a vibey city and boasts an abundance of attractions!
  • Don’t be foolish and dish out all of your spending money at the drop of a hat, Johannesburg is home to a huge variety of low-cost activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained on a budget!
  • Jozi has a hot and happening foodie scene, so be sure to check out one of the many food markets, such as the Fordsburg Saturday Night Market, held each week just to keep the street-food scene alive and pumping.
  • For some retail therapy, why not try picking up some souvenirs at the Rosebank Craft Market? Perhaps you’ve got more of a love affair with street-style shopping, in which case a trip to Arts on Main would be ideal.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lift is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Johannesburg.

  • How much is a return flight to Johannesburg?

    A return flight to Johannesburg will typically cost around R18 058, however they can be found for as little as R698.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Johannesburg depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Johannesburg, Bloemfontein Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Carlton Centre?

    f being close to Carlton Centre is important to you, you’ll want to land at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0,0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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