Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town from £52
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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.
Wed 31/1220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 14/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£134
Tue 23/1220:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1220:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£137
Fri 26/1217:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£143
Mon 8/1220:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1221:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£149
Fri 19/1220:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1220:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£163
Fri 26/1220:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Wed 31/1220:55CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£165
Fri 5/1211:45JNB - CPT
1 stop6h 20mFlySafair
Mon 8/1219:50CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 3/12£168
Wed 17/1217:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sun 21/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/12£170
Sat 6/1211:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sat 6/1217:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/12£172
Wed 31/1220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 12/117:10CPT - JNB
1 stop15h 25mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£175
Fri 19/1214:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Mon 22/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 3/12£178
Fri 26/1207:00HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Wed 31/1219:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£226
Best flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Wed 21/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 28/109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 5/12£96
Wed 21/116:45HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Fri 23/119:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 2/12£101
Sun 18/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 23/115:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£100
Wed 25/216:45HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sun 8/306:05CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£102
Mon 19/116:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 29/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£100
Mon 19/110:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 27/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£100
Tue 7/407:00HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Thu 16/406:20CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£116
Mon 19/116:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 20/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£100
Sat 25/416:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 30/407:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£103
Mon 19/105:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Tue 27/118:25CPT - HLA
1 stop14h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£128
Thu 5/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 15/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 5/12£130
Thu 8/105:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sun 11/106:05CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 3/12£166
Thu 19/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 25/308:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£133
Sat 28/216:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 3/317:10CPT - JNB
1 stop21h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£134
Mon 13/420:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 4/508:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£135
Sat 3/105:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sun 4/106:05CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£208
Tue 20/117:10JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Wed 28/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£138
Fri 26/1207:00HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Wed 31/1219:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£226
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Sat 14/207:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 21/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 5/12£95
Wed 21/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 28/109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 5/12£96
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£97
Tue 13/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£97
Sun 18/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 23/115:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£100
Mon 19/110:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 27/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£100
Wed 21/116:45HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Fri 23/119:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 2/12£101
Thu 15/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 19/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£101
Mon 19/105:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Tue 27/118:35CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£102
Tue 10/307:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 14/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£103
Thu 15/119:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Wed 21/109:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/12£105
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£106
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 13/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£97
Thu 15/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 19/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£101
Thu 15/119:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Wed 21/109:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/12£105
Sat 17/110:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Tue 20/113:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/12£110
Sun 18/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 23/115:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£100
Mon 19/116:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 20/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 2/12£100
Mon 19/105:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Tue 27/118:35CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£102
Mon 19/116:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 31/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£103
Wed 21/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 28/109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 5/12£96
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£97
Wed 21/116:45HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Fri 23/119:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 2/12£101
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£106
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Fri 20/316:45HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£52
Thu 15/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 4/12£52
Thu 1/105:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£55
Fri 20/317:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£55
Fri 9/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 3/12£58
Thu 1/120:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 4/12£59
Wed 31/1220:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 3/12£67
Sun 19/411:45JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 3/12£68
Thu 5/209:00HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 3/12£69
Sat 9/511:45JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£70
Fri 2/116:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 4/12£73
Fri 16/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 4/12£75
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that are best for you.
Fly from
Johannesburg
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 21/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
09:00-11:05
Nonstop2h 05m
£96
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 18/1
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/1
15:20-17:25
Nonstop2h 05m
£100
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
16:25-18:40
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 29/1
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
£100
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
10:25-12:40
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/1
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
£100
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
16:25-18:40
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 20/1
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
£100
JohannesburgCape Town
HLA - CPT
HLACPT
Johannesburg Lanseria
Wed 21/1
16:45-19:00
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/1
19:50-22:05
Nonstop2h 15m
£101
JohannesburgCape Town
HLA - CPT
HLACPT
Johannesburg Lanseria
Wed 25/2
16:45-19:00
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/3
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
£102
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 25/4
16:20-18:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 30/4
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
£103
JohannesburgCape Town
HLA - CPT
HLACPT
Johannesburg Lanseria
Tue 7/4
07:00-09:15
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 16/4
06:20-08:25
Nonstop2h 05m
£116
JohannesburgCape Town
HLA - CPT
HLACPT
Johannesburg Lanseria
Mon 19/1
05:55-08:15
Nonstop2h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/1
18:25-09:05
1 stop14h 40m
£128
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 28 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (average of £37). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of £60). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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 29 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
The most flights from ZA1 to CPT are scheduled on a Thursday (110 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
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 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African from Johannesburg to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg?
Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 85 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 6 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Departing from Johannesburg to Cape Town will take you 2h 15m. There are 790 mi between Johannesburg and Cape Town. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town round-trip from £37. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are South African, from £54, and Airlink, from £54. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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 £31. Lift flights start at £33 while deals on Cemair start at £39 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Before booking your flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (84%), KLM (84%), Qatar Airways( 84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £159, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £45. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £86.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (average of £37). Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of £60). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 December 2025.
Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
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When you search for this flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
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