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C$ 85 Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg (CPT-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:05 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
6:40 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
C$ 178Airlink
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Sun, 2 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
6:40 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
C$ 182Airlink
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
6:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
C$ 197Lift
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Thu, 13 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
6:05 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
C$ 201Airlink
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
7:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
C$ 211FlexFlight
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Wed, 22 May - Sun, 26 May
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
6:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
C$ 215Lift
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Thu, 27 Jun - Fri, 12 Jul
6:05 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.JNB-CPT
14h 35m1 stop
C$ 226Airlink
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Sun, 2 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
2:25 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
C$ 235FlySafair
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Thu, 25 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
9:30 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.JNB-CPT
25h 35m1 stop
C$ 329Cemair
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Thu, 16 May - Mon, 20 May
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
C$ 347Cemair
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Sun, 14 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul

Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cape Town, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost C$ 144 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 201 and C$ 197 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 day before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Johannesburg from Cape Town were found on Lift (C$ 85) and Airlink (C$ 90), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Airlink (C$ 178) and Lift (C$ 197).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Cape Town and Johannesburg are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (19 flights per day), Airlink (8 flights per day), and South African (7 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, Global Aviation Operations, Singapore Airlines and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with FlySafair at C$ 139. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 40 and 54 nonstop flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 03m. The most common departure time is 10:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 328 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg take?

Direct flights cover the 2,045 km separating Cape Town to Johannesburg in about 2h 00m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 5:45 am and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cape Town to Johannesburg flights

  • How can I get to Cape Town International Airport from the city centre?

    Make your way to the airport using the MyCiti bus rapid transit from the Civic Centre Bus Station located on Hertzog Boulevard in the city to the MyCiTi Airport Bus Station outside the main Airport terminal. Buses on the A01 Airport to Civic Centre route depart around every 20 minutes. They run daily from 5am to 9:30pm and the trip time is around 30 minutes. Purchase a MyConnect Card for around R35,00 at any of the MyCiti stations kiosks.

  • Is there somewhere to relax at OR Tambo International Airport while I wait for my connecting flight?

    If you are in transit at OR Tambo International Airport make use of one of the airport lounges in the International Departures Terminal. These include lounges hosted by British Airways, Bidvest Premier, Menzies Shongololo, South African Airways, Emirates Air, Air France, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse or Aspire Lounge (Swissport). Seating in the airport terminals, although comfortable, don't allow for stretching out or sleeping due to the armrests.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was C$ 62 for a one-way ticket and C$ 130 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 89 or less one-way and C$ 484 or less round-trip.
  • If you arrive late at night at OR Tambo International Airport, it’s more convenient to stay at hotels located at the airport, which include the 5-star InterContinental Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport or Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport.
  • If you need help with your bags at OR Tambo International Airport, luggage trolleys are on hand around the airport terminals. Authorised porters are available to help and a R10,00 per bag tip is acceptable.
  • Modes of public transport from OR Tambo International Airport include the Gautrain rapid rail system, which takes around 15 minutes to Sandton or Rosebank and costs around R200,00. Taxis, shuttle buses, car rentals and ride-sharing services like Uber are also available for you to travel with.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to OR Tambo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +14 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +15 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
FlySafairOverall score based on 106 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Boarding
6.2Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Comfort
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Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

8.0 ExcellentMilan, Jan. 2024HLA - CPT
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Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/5Sat
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
C$ 85
15/5Wed
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
C$ 90
17/5Fri
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
C$ 92
21/6Fri
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
C$ 93
3/6Mon
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
C$ 94
19/5Sun
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
C$ 109
10/9Tue
1 stopCemair
4h 25mCPT-JNB
C$ 250
12/9Thu
1 stopCemair
11h 35mCPT-JNB
C$ 272
18/5Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
30h 10mCPT-JNB
C$ 943
28/9Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mCPT-JNB
C$ 1,072

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
8/5Wed
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
15/5Wed
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
C$ 187
8/5Wed
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
15/5Wed
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
C$ 197
9/5Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
11/5Sat
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
C$ 235
9/5Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
14/5Tue
multi-stopAirlink
3h 40mJNB-CPT
C$ 327
9/5Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
20/5Mon
multi-stopAirlink
3h 40mJNB-CPT
C$ 328
8/5Wed
multi-stopCemair
24h 45mCPT-JNB
15/5Wed
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
C$ 329
9/5Thu
multi-stopCemair
6h 10mCPT-JNB
16/5Thu
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
C$ 331
8/5Wed
multi-stopLAM
25h 05mCPT-JNB
12/5Sun
multi-stopLAM
9h 25mJNB-CPT
C$ 786
8/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mCPT-JNB
15/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mJNB-CPT
C$ 1,988
9/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 10mCPT-JNB
16/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mJNB-CPT
C$ 1,992

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Cape Town - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

C$ 205

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