Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

JNB — CPT
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

HK$1,130
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (HK$1,255 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (HK$342 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 24 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 30 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African from Johannesburg to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8.6
Very Good

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg. On average, Cape Town Intl has 77 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town round-trip from HK$413. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are FlySafair, from HK$481, and Airlink, from HK$852. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Consider GOL (94%), Kenya Airways (91%) or FlySafair (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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CemairCheapestHK$413AverageHK$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestHK$481AverageHK$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestHK$852AverageHK$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapestHK$903AverageHK$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestHK$949AverageHK$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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