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R1 171+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

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Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/2

20:20-22:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

16:40-18:45

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 396

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 7/2

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 396

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/1

10:25-12:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/1

18:10-20:15

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 414

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/1

6:15-8:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/1

20:40-22:45

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 541

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/12

14:00-16:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/1

10:00-12:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 847

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 1/12

19:50-21:45

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/12

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

R3 712

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/12

6:30-8:40

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/12

6:30-8:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 018

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/12

19:00-21:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/12

16:30-18:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 045

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 12/12

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/12

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R6 739

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 28/12

20:40-22:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/1

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R6 865

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Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

R2 396

One-way from

R1 171

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May

Average price

R2 468
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 15/1-18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
Lift
  • Lift
  • 24/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Wed 20/119:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1119:50CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R2 396
Wed 20/1113:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 21/1110:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 19/11R2 414
Sun 24/115:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sat 7/1219:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 19/11R2 450
Sat 23/1118:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Mon 25/1120:35CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 19/11R2 667
Fri 20/1214:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mFlexFlight
Sat 4/110:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mFlexFlight
Deal found 19/11R2 847
Mon 25/1120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 28/1118:10CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 19/11R2 883
Tue 19/1116:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Tue 26/119:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 19/11R3 514
Sat 23/1115:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mSouth African
Mon 25/1120:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 19/11R3 604
Sun 1/1219:50HLA - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1219:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R3 712
Sat 23/1120:40HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mHahn Air Systems
Mon 25/1110:05CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mHahn Air Systems
Deal found 19/11R5 099

Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight 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 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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 10 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are scheduled on a Monday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are Cemair, South African and Hahn Air.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 20 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, Airlink and Lift to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews

Entertainment

6,2

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 6

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

8,2
Very Good
113 reviews
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews

Entertainment

6,2

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 6

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

7,7
Good
89 reviews
8,2
Very Good
113 reviews

Entertainment

6,2

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,2

Food

6,5

Crew

8,7

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 6

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl should be relatively easy as there are 80 daily flights from 9 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Cemair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost R796, while return flights cost around R1 163.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R130, however they can be found for as little as R65.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 25 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0,0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

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