Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg from R824

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (average of R81). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg in March is currently the most expensive (average of R104). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg take 2 hours. Bear in mind that connecting flights will take longer, and exact durations can vary.

• Which airlines operate flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Flag carriers like South African Airways and British Airways are just two of the big airlines that operate Cape Town to Johannesburg flights. Low-cost carriers like Safair, Kulula and Mango Airlines also operate on this route. To compare them all, use the cheapflights search function and add filters to narrow down your options.

• How frequent are flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

  There are more than 40 flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg running every day, so you have plenty of choice when searching for flights.

• Which airports serve Cape Town and Johannesburg?

  Book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg and you’ll most likely set off from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and arrive in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

• Which direct flight route between Cape Town and Johannesburg is cheapest?

  To find a cheap flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, fly from Cape Town International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport. This route has the highest number of flights available, so you’ve got the best chance of finding a great deal.

• What is there to do in Johannesburg?

  Take a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg and prepare to step onto the tarmac in South Africa’s largest city. Jo’burg’s bustling centre is a world away from the coastal wilderness of Cape Town, but it has its own urban charm. Plus, it’s close to some beautiful pockets of the country – Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s biggest game reserves, and you can take a self-drive safari while you’re visiting. In terms of weather, Cape Town tends to be very slightly cooler than Johannesburg all year round thanks to its coastal location. South Africa’s summer starts around October, so by February things are pretty hot – wherever you are.

• What are the best ways to get to the airports in Cape Town and Johannesburg?

  When you fly to Johannesburg from Cape Town, you will take off from Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Cape Town Airport is the main air travel hub that serves the city. It has a high volume of travellers passing through each day and is often busy. It is, therefore, advisable for passengers to arrive a few hours before their flight is due to depart. This will give you time for any queues or delays at check-in areas. CPT is located just a short drive from Cape Town city centre by car or by bus, although bus journeys will usually take slightly longer. When you arrive in Johannesburg, you will either land at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or at Lanseria Airport (HLA). JNB is located a short drive from Johannesburg city centre, while HLA is approximately twice the journey time from the centre.

• Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Travellers who want to fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg have plenty of regular flight options to choose from. Airlines such as Lift, Airlink, and South African provide frequent direct flights between Cape Town International Airport and Johannesburg O. R. Tambo Airport. Meanwhile, if you would prefer to land at Lanseria Airport, direct flights are available with Kulula and Fly Safair. You can also find direct flights available with Kulula that operate between Cape Town International and Johannesburg O. R. Tambo.

• What are the stopover options between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

  As there are regular direct flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg, passengers can usually avoid stopovers on this route. However, if you do want to book a flight with a stopover, some options are available. One common stopover point on flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg is at Kimberley Airport in the Northern Cape. You are likely to stopover at Kimberley Airport if you book indirect flights on this route with Airlink. This can add between one to four hours on to your journey. If you book indirect flights on this route, you may also fly with British Airways. British Airways flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg usually stopover at East London Airport and are between two to five hours longer than direct flights.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Passengers flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg do not need to have a passport or a visa to legally travel. However, it is a good idea to carry your passport along when you fly. Airport staff may ask to see a valid ID as you move through check-in and security points before boarding and a valid passport can be used as proof of identity.

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

  Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 78 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 10 different airlines.

• Can I find flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under R1 700 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under R1 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on South African for just R1 667, but on average you can expect to pay R1 948.

• Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under R1 700 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg under R1 700. A good price for a direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is less than R1 967.

• Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to Johannesburg for under R1 700?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg within the next 7 days for less than R1 700.

• What days are direct flights available from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

• How many flights depart from Cape Town to Johannesburg on average per day?

  Per day, 7 flights depart from Cape Town to Johannesburg on average.
  Morning (6am - Noon) - 43% of flight departures
  Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 57% of flight departures

• How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Airlines like South African and FlySafair fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Cape Town to Johannesburg is about 1278 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

  Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Johannesburg is South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R1 667 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is FlySafair, starting at R1 892. South African is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg one-way?

  To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R824. FlySafair flights start at R862 while deals on Lift start at R1 143 one-way.

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

  The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg are Airlink, Cemair and Lift. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

  Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg on time: Kenya Airways (100%), SunExpress (100%), FlySafair (94%).

• What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  While on average a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is generally R24 302, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R840. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R1 780 for that flight.

• What does CPT to JNB mean?

  These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Cape Town Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CPT to JNB flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).

• Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Cape Town to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in Port Elizabeth most often. Durban is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Durban?

  Durban travellers tend to visit uShaka Marine World, Durban City Hall and Natural Science Museum, and Durban Botanical Gardens more than any other notable places. uShaka Marine World, Durban City Hall and Natural Science Museum, and Durban Botanical Gardens can be accessed by travelling approximately 29,8 km, 29,3 km, and 28,7 km, respectively from Durban King Shaka Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Durban can hire one for about R639 per day.

• Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?

  Cape Town to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in East London least often.

• Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Cape Town to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

  The Cape Town to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 30/4.

• What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  FlySafair encourages passengers to travel without luggage, which reduces the cost of tickets and promotes sustainable travel on flights to Johannesburg from Cape Town. Their stated reason for this is that it uses less fuel – a saving they can then pass on to you. LIFT only offers one flight a day to Johannesburg from Cape Town, which deliberately reduces their carbon footprint. Comair, which oversees British Airways and Kulula, has also implemented a continuous-descent approach when landing, to make their aircraft more eco-friendly.

• How can I fly more sustainably from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

  The flight route to Johannesburg from Cape Town is one of the busiest in the world, so it is important to try and reduce the number of flights per day. Wherever possible, always try and take a fuller flight. Although boarding and disembarking may take longer, planes burn fuel when they take off, which pumps greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. If you avoid the less crowded flights, airlines may decide to streamline their service and do away with them – one less take-off a day means less carbon. Try and resist the temptation to drink bottled water on the plane – this generates huge amounts of plastic, especially with the smaller bottles. Rather, take your own water with you, in a reusable container. Newer planes often used between the Mother City and Jozi are more fuel efficient and thus more eco-friendly; so when you do your booking, try to opt for a carrier that uses newer planes. Finally, land at the airport closest to your destination in Johannesburg. If you’re on the West Rand, then definitely use Lanseria International Airport (HLA), so that your carbon footprint for ground travel is reduced. If you land at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), consider using the Gautrain instead of a car, so that carbon emissions are reduced.