Cheap Flights Johannesburg to Cape Town from £39

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as £39 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HLA to CPT on Mon, Jul 27), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £97 departing on Sun, Aug 2 and returning on Thu, Aug 6.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Flysafair Global Aviation Airlink South African Airways Cemair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)?

  It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 286 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA301 (06:50)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

  To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, 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 Mon, Jul 27, with one-way flights priced at just £39.
  · 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 Cape Town travel is around December.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town on July 26, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at £34.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Cape Town from Johannesburg?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (JNB-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

• What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

  The time difference between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

  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.