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R969 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town 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 - 8:10JNB-CPT
2h 05mdirect
8:50 - 10:50CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R1 700South African
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Mon, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 28
11:30 - 13:50JNB-CPT
2h 20mdirect
6:15 - 8:20CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R1 901FlySafair
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Sun, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 22
11:30 - 13:50JNB-CPT
2h 20mdirect
16:40 - 18:45CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R1 919FlySafair
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Sun, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 21
11:30 - 13:50JNB-CPT
2h 20mdirect
18:05 - 20:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R1 938FlySafair
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Sun, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 17
11:30 - 13:50JNB-CPT
2h 20mdirect
6:05 - 8:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R1 974
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sat, Dec 7
11:30 - 13:50JNB-CPT
2h 20mdirect
6:30 - 8:30CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R1 992
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Sun, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 10
20:35 - 22:50JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
6:05 - 8:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R2 358Airlink
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Tue, Aug 20 - Sun, Sep 1
20:35 - 22:50JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
18:10 - 20:15CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R2 395Airlink
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
14:30 - 16:40JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
13:00 - 15:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R2 431Lift
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Sat, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 29
6:30 - 8:40JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R2 815Lift
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Thu, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 7

Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost R792 and was between Johannesburg Lanseria Airport and Cape Town. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R1 872.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town is November, where tickets cost R2 175 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is R3 089 and R2 906 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R4 232, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, 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 Johannesburg to Cape Town, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 92 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, FlySafair offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R969. KAYAK users also found Johannesburg to Cape Town return flights on South African from R1 700 and on FlySafair from R1 901.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Johannesburg and Cape Town are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (178 flights per week), Airlink (46 flights per week), and South African (41 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg to Cape Town. 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 South African at R838 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

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

Each day, there are between 40 and 51 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 2h 15m. The most common departure time is 8:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 325 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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 Johannesburg to Cape Town take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 2h 05m.

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Cheapest flight

R969
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was R53 for a one-way ticket and R93 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Johannesburg you will be using one of these airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at Cape Town Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Cape Town from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg 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, +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, +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, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg

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, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/7Mon
directFlySafair
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R969
29/7Mon
directFlySafair
2h 20mJNB-CPT
R987
29/7Mon
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 005
31/7Wed
directFlySafair
2h 15mHLA-CPT
R1 005
20/8Tue
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 060
2/8Fri
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R1 737
26/9Thu
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R1 755
6/8Tue
1 stopAirlink
14h 35mJNB-CPT
R1 791
27/9Fri
directSouth African
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 810
23/9Mon
1 stopCemair
12h 25mJNB-CPT
R3 162

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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 Johannesburg to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/7Sat
directFlySafair
2h 20mJNB-CPT
27/7Sat
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 389
27/7Sat
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
28/7Sun
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 481
27/7Sat
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
29/7Mon
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R1 499
27/7Sat
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
28/7Sun
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R1 536
27/7Sat
direct
2h 10mJNB-CPT
29/7Mon
direct
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 773
29/7Mon
direct
2h 10mJNB-CPT
30/7Tue
direct
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R1 846
27/7Sat
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
29/7Mon
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R2 358
27/7Sat
multi-stopCemair
5h 25mJNB-CPT
28/7Sun
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R2 431
29/7Mon
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
1/8Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R2 651
29/7Mon
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
5/8Mon
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R2 943

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