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Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £54 and round-trip from £96. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 06:20
        2h 5m
        Direct
        HLA 08:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 10 | Flysafair
        HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 12 | Flysafair
        £96 £116
        17% off
        17% off
        £116 £96
      • CPT 06:20
        2h 5m
        Direct
        HLA 08:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 9 | Flysafair
        HLA 16:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 19:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 11 | Flysafair
        £102 £116
        12% off
        12% off
        £116 £102
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 9 | South African Airways
        HLA 16:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 19:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 11 | Flysafair
        £103 £116
        11% off
        11% off
        £116 £103
      • CPT 18:10
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 20:10
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
        JNB 19:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 21:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | South African Airways
        £104
        10% off
        £116 £104
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 27 | South African Airways
        JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | South African Airways
        £105
        9% off
        £116 £105
      • CPT 19:50
        2h 15m
        Direct
        HLA 22:05
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 15 | Flysafair
        JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 17 | South African Airways
        £105
        9% off
        £116 £105
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 10 | South African Airways
        HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 12 | Flysafair
        £106
        9% off
        £116 £106
      • CPT 19:50
        2h 15m
        Direct
        HLA 22:05
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 22 | Flysafair
        HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 28 | Flysafair
        £106
        9% off
        £116 £106
      • CPT 17:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 19:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 20 | South African Airways
        JNB 19:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 21:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
        £107
        8% off
        £116 £107
      • CPT 19:35
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 21:35
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | South African Airways
        HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Sep 21 | Flysafair
        £109
        6% off
        £116 £109
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 14:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
        JNB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CPT 16:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 06:05
        2h 5m
        Direct
        HLA 08:10
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 21 | Flysafair
        £54 £59
        8% off
        8% off
        £59 £54
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | South African Airways
        £54 £59
        8% off
        8% off
        £59 £54
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 27 | South African Airways
        £55 £59
        7% off
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 28 | South African Airways
        £55
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 31 | South African Airways
        £55
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 26 | South African Airways
        £55
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 5 | South African Airways
        £55
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 08:15
        2h 5m
        Direct
        JNB 10:20
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 19 | South African Airways
        £55
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 20 | South African Airways
        £55
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 3 | South African Airways
        £55
        7% off
        £59 £55
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 14:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg operate an average of 115 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 63.8% on-time departure rate and a 88.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg are Flysafair, South African Airways, and Global Aviation, among 5 carriers on this route. Flysafair offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Flysafair logo Flysafair
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Global Aviation logo Global Aviation
Airlink logo Airlink
Cemair logo Cemair
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Cape Town to Johannesburg Flight Info

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

Cheapest one-way flight price £54
Cheapest return ticket price £96
Off-season travel month August
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 1,255.57km
Average flight time 2 hours 2 minutes
Popular airline Flysafair
Frequency ～211/week
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 Cape Town to Johannesburg Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Average price of one-way tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, fares are lowest in February (£50) and highest in April (£88).

£88
£69
£50
£31
    Cheapest
  • £65
    Sep
  • £61
    Oct
  • £60
    Nov
  • £58
    Dec
  • £51
    Jan
  • £50
    Feb
  • £59
    Mar
  • £88
    Apr
  • £87
    May
  • £82
    Jun
  • £72
    Jul
  • £69
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Average price of return tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, fares are lowest in September (£127) and highest in May (£217).

£217
£172
£127
£82
  • £127
    Sep
  • £178
    Oct
  • £153
    Nov
  • £161
    Dec
  • £147
    Jan
  • £152
    Feb
  • £174
    Mar
  • £194
    Apr
  • £217
    May
  • £183
    Jun
  • £158
    Jul
  • £162
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £54 (for example, CPT–HLA on Mon, Sep 21). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Flysafair offers fares from £96, departing on Sat, Oct 10 and returning on Mon, Oct 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: Flysafair South African Airways Global Aviation Airlink Cemair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes an average of 2 hours 2 minutes.
  • 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.
  • On average, 304 direct flights operate each week between Cape Town and Johannesburg. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – SA342 (departure at 14:31)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Sep 21, with one-way fares from just £54.
    · Compare airlines. Flysafair currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Johannesburg.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg on September 25, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at £37.
  • Flights to Johannesburg can arrive at: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The most common route connects Cape Town International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport (CPT–JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Cape Town to Johannesburg is £97. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Cape Town to Johannesburg is £174. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Cape Town and Johannesburg, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Flysafair and Global Aviationare the most popular budget airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.