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R1 418+ 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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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 18 May 2026.

Thu 13/86:05
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Thu 20/89:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 17/5R2 269
Sat 27/68:55
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Sat 4/711:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 17/5R2 302
Fri 17/78:10
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Fri 24/79:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 17/5R2 319
Sat 27/68:55
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Mon 6/79:00
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 16/5R2 335
Tue 23/68:55
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Sat 27/611:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 15/5R2 402
Sun 21/68:10
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Thu 25/612:20
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 14/5R2 486
Tue 19/59:00
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Wed 20/519:50
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 17/5R2 502
Thu 4/614:30
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
GOL
Thu 4/618:10
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
GOL
Deal found 14/5R2 536
Mon 18/57:00
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Mon 18/518:35
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 15/5R2 552
Sat 16/511:40
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Sun 17/57:00
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 14/5R2 619
Fri 15/55:55
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Sat 16/518:35
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Deal found 14/5R2 752
Mon 18/510:00
HLA
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 21/56:20
CPT
-
HLA
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 17/5R2 819

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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 18 May 2026.

Return from

R2 269

One-way from

R1 418

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Average price

R2 369
GOL
  • GOL
  • 13/8-20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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  • 6/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Return

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JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 6/6

12:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 053

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 1/6

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 220

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

9:00-11:05

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 270

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

9:55-12:00

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 436

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 553

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 16/6

10:00-12:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 603

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 13/6

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 720

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 1/8

12:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

18:35-20:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R3 803

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 4/6

16:45-19:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

7:00-9:05

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 803

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 8/9

15:40-18:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

R3 820

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 89 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 16 May 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Saturday 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 (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 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 R458
Airlink
Airlink
From R911
South African
South African
From R1 106
Cemair
Cemair
From R924

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are Airlink, Cemair 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 18 May 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
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

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
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

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
129 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

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
62 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

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
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

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 80 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 R923, while return flights cost around R1 242.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R2 577, however they can be found for as little as R1 242.

  • 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 20 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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