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R1 141+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

R3 587
FlySafair
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  • 25/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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  • 2/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Wed 18/126:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Wed 18/1217:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 17/12R2 084
Wed 18/1220:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Thu 19/127:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R2 120
Wed 18/1213:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/1219:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R2 265
Wed 25/125:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Wed 25/1219:50CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 18/12R3 135
Thu 19/127:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Mon 23/126:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 18/12R3 968
Fri 20/1215:40JNB - CPT
1 stop4h 10mAirlink
Wed 22/16:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 17/12R4 167
Tue 31/1221:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mSouth African
Sat 4/120:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R4 910
Wed 25/125:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mHahn Air Systems
Thu 26/126:20CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mHahn Air Systems
Deal found 18/12R5 581
Wed 25/1212:55HLA - CPT
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1211:00CPT - HLA
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R8 516

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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 25/1

12:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 993

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 029

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

7:15-9:40

Nonstop2h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

5:50-7:55

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 066

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

7:10-9:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

10:00-12:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 265

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

6:15-8:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 374

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/1

6:30-8:40

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/1

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 171

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 1/2

20:40-22:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 584

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 26/1

19:50-20:35

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

6:10-16:00

1 stop9h 50m

R6 052

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

5:55-8:15

Nonstop2h 20m

R1 141

JohannesburgCape Town

HLA - CPT

HLACPT

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 12/2

19:50-22:05

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 141

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Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

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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 13 December 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 16 December 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 Wednesday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (67 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are FlySafair, Airlink and South African.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From R95

Airlink

Airlink

From R92

South African

South African

From R68

Cemair

Cemair

From R52

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hahn Air, FlySafair and Airlink 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.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
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Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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

FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1

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

  • 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 95 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 R775, while return flights cost around R1 174.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R156, 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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RwandAir flights from Harare to Cape Town
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