Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in February or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 21 October 2026.
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May
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February
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£140
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 62 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (average of £108). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg in May is currently the most expensive (average of £159). 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 CPT to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 October 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg. 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 21 October 2026.
The most flights from CPT to ZA1 are scheduled on a Monday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Johannesburg 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?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Johannesburg 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 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 21 October 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from Cape Town to Johannesburg have to say. You can also see how each airline compares 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
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 80 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Cape Town airport to Johannesburg. It is only a 9.7 mi journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg round-trip from £61. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are South African, from £78, and FlySafair, from £85. Airlink is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg one-way?
£39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lift. You may also be able to find cheap deals on FlySafair and Cemair, with prices starting from £40 and £41, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg on time: Kenya Airways (97%), Malaysia Airlines (93%), Asiana Airlines (93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £53. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for £148 on average, our data indicates £420 when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (average of £108). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg in May is currently the most expensive (average of £159). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 October 2026.
Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 October 2026.
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