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Find cheap one-way flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg starting at US$39.

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg and kick-start your next adventure today!

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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Johannesburg with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest airlines flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Which airline provides the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg? Discover the option that best suits your travel needs before embarking on your journey.

Flysafair
From US$39
South African Airlink
From US$60
Hahn Air
From US$99
FlexFlight
From US$142

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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? There are a few alternative ways to get to Johannesburg from Cape Town which could help you save money and time.

  • Cheapest
    Flysafair
    CPT
    17:50
    2h 5m
    Nonstop
    JNB
    19:55
    Cape Town International Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport
    Wed, Dec 25Flysafair
    US$39
  • Flysafair
    CPT
    07:20
    2h 5m
    Nonstop
    HLA
    09:25
    Cape Town International Airport - Lanseria International Airport
    Sat, Feb 8Flysafair
    US$48
  • Flysafair
    CPT
    07:20
    2h 5m
    Nonstop
    HLA
    09:25
    Cape Town International Airport - Lanseria International Airport
    Sat, Feb 8Flysafair
    US$48
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $136.
  • How long does it take to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 1 minute to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Johannesburg?

    • The distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport to downtown is about 20 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Lanseria International Airport to downtown is about 32 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB)?

    Airlines with flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB): Air New Zealand, FlexFlight, Flysafair, Hahn Air Systems, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and Hahn Air.

How to find a cheap flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Check One-way Fares
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Cape Town to Johannesburg Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$38
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$93
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelSeptember
Flight distance1,255.57 km
Average flight time2 hours 1 minute
Popular airlineSouth African Airlink