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June 17 - June 18

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

HLA - Cape Town

$190

$126

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June 18 - June 20

HLA - Cape Town

$191

$137

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June 18 - July 16

HLA - Cape Town

$155

$138

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June 19 - June 20

HLA - Cape Town

$190

$144

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June 17 - June 20

Earliest

HLA - Cape Town

$191

$144

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June 18 - July 9

HLA - Cape Town

$155

$144

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June 19 - July 16

HLA - Cape Town

$156

$144

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June 18 - June 21

HLA - Cape Town

$191

$144

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June 18 - July 15

HLA - Cape Town

$155

$144

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June 18 - July 8

HLA - Cape Town

$155

$144

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes about 4h 15m, including any connections. This reflects the route's classification as short-haul, covering a distance of 1271 km. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration largely represents the direct flight time between these two cities.

When considering cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $107–$264, with a median fare of $188. Currently, only 5% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that most available options are higher than usual. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is often during specific months. January stands out as the most affordable, with a median fare of just $79. November is also a good option, with median fares around $97, followed by September at a median of $139. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

For travelers flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights making up 90.2% of recent fares. For the small percentage of itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This high share of direct flights means you can generally expect a straightforward journey without layovers.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Regular price: $152 - $240

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

The regular price range for this route is between 152 USD and 240 USD. The current lowest deal is 126 USD with Safair, for travel from June 17 to June 18, 2026.

now $126

Low $152

High $240

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is January, with a median price of 79 USD. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of 344 USD. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $79

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $344

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Cape Town

Johannesburg (HLA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$190

$126

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Cape Town

Johannesburg (HLA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$191

$144

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Cape Town

Johannesburg (HLA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$155

$145

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Cape Town

Johannesburg (HLA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$190

$150

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Cape Town

Johannesburg (HLA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$191

$156

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Cape Town

Johannesburg (HLA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$184

$162

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$259 → $192

26%

1 night

Jun 17 - Jun 18

$190 → $126

34%

2 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 20

$191 → $137

28%

3 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 20

$191 → $144

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Johannesburg - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Cape Town are below the typical level at $126.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the cheapest prices.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $79.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 15m.

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 4h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

90.2% of deals are direct.

Most flights on this route are direct, with 90.2% of deals being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair is one airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are frequent, appearing over once a day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Lanseria International (HLA)

Cheapest

Lanseria International Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a major hub for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$132

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cape Town International is the primary and most logical airport for flights to Cape Town.

📍 ~18 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George Airport can be a regional alternative, though it involves significant travel time to Cape Town.

📍 ~365 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport serves as a distant secondary option with limited practical utility for Cape Town.

📍 ~660 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$114

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an extremely remote alternative with very limited flight frequency to Cape Town.

📍 ~850 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$345

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

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$23,213

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $171. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $232. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price is $274, while 14-27 days in advance shows an average of $225. Across the trailing quarter, prices tend to be higher closer to the departure date.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is considered to be $107 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $188. Fares around $264 represent the higher end of typical prices for this route. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should look for prices at or below the $107 threshold.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, with a median price of $79. November also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $97. September, while listed, had a median price of $139, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, contrasting with the annual median of $188. Travelers seeking the lowest fares should consider flying in January or November.

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