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Cheapest airlines flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg, including Flysafair, South African Airways, and Global Aviation. Flysafair has lowest fares on this route.
Flysafair logo Flysafair
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Global Aviation logo Global Aviation
Airlink logo Airlink
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$70, and round-trip direct flights start at US$139.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 18:35
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        HLA 20:50
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jun 18 | Flysafair
        JNB 13:25
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT 15:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jun 25 | Flysafair
        US$139 US$193
        28% off
        28% off
        US$193 US$139
      • CPT 21:05
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 23:10
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, May 9 | Flysafair
        JNB 06:25
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, May 16 | Flysafair
        US$139 US$193
        28% off
        28% off
        US$193 US$139
      • CPT 20:55
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 23:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, May 13 | Flysafair
        JNB 18:15
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 20:30
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, May 15 | Flysafair
        US$143 US$193
        26% off
        26% off
        US$193 US$143
      • CPT 16:40
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 18:45
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Jun 3 | Flysafair
        JNB 08:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 10:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Jun 6 | Flysafair
        US$143
        26% off
        US$193 US$143
      • CPT 11:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 13:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, May 9 | Global Aviation
        JNB 06:25
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, May 16 | Flysafair
        US$145
        25% off
        US$193 US$145
      • CPT 06:20
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        HLA 08:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, May 29 | Flysafair
        JNB 08:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT 11:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jun 4 | Flysafair
        US$145
        25% off
        US$193 US$145
      • CPT 06:05
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        HLA 08:10
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, May 31 | Flysafair
        JNB 05:55
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jun 4 | Flysafair
        US$145
        25% off
        US$193 US$145
      • CPT 19:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 21:55
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, May 8 | Flysafair
        JNB 14:35
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 16:50
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, May 11 | Flysafair
        US$146
        24% off
        US$193 US$146
      • CPT 05:45
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 07:50
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, May 10 | Flysafair
        JNB 18:15
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 20:30
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, May 13 | Flysafair
        US$146
        24% off
        US$193 US$146
      • CPT 19:50
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        HLA 22:05
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, May 20 | Flysafair
        JNB 20:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 22:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, May 24 | Flysafair
        US$146
        24% off
        US$193 US$146
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB Invalid Date
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Apr 23 | Normal Airline
        JNB 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CPT 16:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Apr 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 06:20
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        HLA 08:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, May 21 | Flysafair
        US$70 US$102
        31% off
        31% off
        US$102 US$70
      • CPT 09:05
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        HLA 11:20
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jun 4 | Flysafair
        US$70 US$102
        31% off
        31% off
        US$102 US$70
      • CPT 19:50
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        HLA 22:05
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, May 15 | Flysafair
        US$72 US$102
        28% off
        28% off
        US$102 US$72
      • CPT 18:25
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 20:30
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Jun 10 | Airlink
        US$74
        27% off
        US$102 US$74
      • CPT 06:05
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 08:10
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 1 | Airlink
        US$74
        27% off
        US$102 US$74
      • CPT 09:55
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 12:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, May 16 | Airlink
        US$76
        25% off
        US$102 US$76
      • CPT 15:20
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 17:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, May 9 | Airlink
        US$76
        25% off
        US$102 US$76
      • CPT 19:50
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 21:55
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, May 7 | Flysafair
        US$76
        25% off
        US$102 US$76
      • CPT 09:55
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB 12:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 15 | Airlink
        US$77
        25% off
        US$102 US$77
      • CPT 19:50
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        HLA 22:05
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, May 16 | Flysafair
        US$77
        25% off
        US$102 US$77
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB Invalid Date
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Apr 23 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cape Town to Johannesburg are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cape Town to Johannesburg Flight Details

The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is about 1,255.57 km. The average flying time from Cape Town to Johannesburg is around 2 hours 2 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$70
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$139
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,255.57 km
Average flight time2 hours 2 minutes
Popular airlineFlysafair
Flight statistics for the Cape Town–Johannesburg route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The average price of one-way flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg is January, with an average price of US$67; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$115.

US$115
US$91
US$67
US$43
    Cheapest
  • US$115
    Apr
  • US$82
    May
  • US$89
    Jun
  • US$84
    Jul
  • US$75
    Aug
  • US$80
    Sep
  • US$82
    Oct
  • US$80
    Nov
  • US$78
    Dec
  • US$67
    Jan
  • US$67
    Feb
  • US$78
    Mar

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

Average weekly flight prices from Cape Town to Johannesburg by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$140
US$118
US$96
US$74
    Cheapest
  • US$116
    Mon
  • US$100
    Tue
  • US$96
    Wed
  • US$110
    Thu
  • US$115
    Fri
  • US$105
    Sat
  • US$140
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Cape Town to Johannesburg during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at US$108.

US$154
US$131
US$108
US$85
  • US$144
    27
    Apr
  • US$108
    28
  • US$131
    29
  • US$108
    30
  • US$138
    1
    May
  • US$151
    2
  • US$154
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg (CPT-JNB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as US$70 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CPT to HLA on Thu, May 21), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$139 departing on Thu, Jun 18 and returning on Thu, Jun 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: Flysafair South African Airways Global Aviation Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 2 minutes to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 317 flight per week flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA353 (14:54) Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 4Z924 (15:30) Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 4Z926 (06:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 21, with one-way flights priced at just US$70.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flysafair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Johannesburg travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg on April 22, 2026 with Global Aviation, with prices starting at US$64.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (CPT-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Flysafair provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, with fares starting at US$108.

US$95
US$108
US$121
US$134
US$147
Flysafair
US$108
Flysafair
South African Airways
US$118
South African Airways
Global Aviation
US$125
Global Aviation
Airlink
US$147
Airlink

Which airline operates the most flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Total flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Flysafair operates the most frequent flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, with 222 flights per week.

0
48
135
222
Flysafair
222
Flysafair
South African Airways
116
South African Airways
Air New Zealand
97
Air New Zealand
Global Aviation
50
Global Aviation
Airlink
49
Airlink
Cemair
48
Cemair

How many flights fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cape Town to Johannesburg within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

648
575
501
428
Highest
540
Mon
501
Tue
522
Wed
505
Thu
648
Fri
520
Sat
534
Sun

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