What percentage of Cape Town to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Historically, a high percentage of flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are direct. Across the trailing 90 days, 84% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct options are widely available and common for this particular route.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes. This covers an approximate distance of 1271 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journeys.

How often do cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg come up?

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of good deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity. This consistent availability makes it easier to find affordable options for this popular route.

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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, the cheapest months to fly are typically February and March, both with a median fare of $95. January also presents a strong option, with a median fare of $97. These months offer the most budget-friendly opportunities for this route.

Fares for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg typically range from $119–$275, with a median price of $193. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 20% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices.

When flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg making up 84% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes approximately 2h 5m. This duration reflects the median flight time, which is largely influenced by the high percentage of direct flights available on this route. Connecting itineraries, when they occur, typically extend the journey to around 7h 55m.

The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 1271 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the prevalence of direct flights and shorter overall journey times for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Regular price: $109 - $295

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg is between 109 USD and 295 USD. The current lowest deal is 147 USD with Safair, for travel from Oct 15-Nov 1.

now $147

Low $109

High $295

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is February, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $246. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $95

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $246

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$146

$195

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$279

$231

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$296

$277

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$156

$199

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$148

$177

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$145

$190

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$180 → $151

16%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$179 → $152

15%

1 night

Oct 17 - Oct 18

$177 → $154

13%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$178 → $158

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cape Town - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Johannesburg are above the typical level, with a median of $193.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February or March for the best prices

Historically, February and March offer the lowest median prices at $95 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg typically take 2 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84% of flights are direct

Historically, 84% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair provides direct flights on the Cape Town to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals from $147

A recent deal for this route was found for $147 with Safair via kiwi.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Lanseria International (HLA)

Cheapest

Lanseria International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$112

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$720

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$720

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$720

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Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$717

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$717

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$720

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, booking flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $117. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $249, while those booked 7-13 days out averaged $214. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings on this route.

A good price for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is typically around $119 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $193, with 75% of prices falling below $275. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $119 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg are February and March, both with a median price of $95. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $97. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $193 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Regular price: $109 - $295

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg is between 109 USD and 295 USD. The current lowest deal is 147 USD with Safair, for travel from Oct 15-Nov 1.

now $147

Low $109

High $295

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from $95

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $246

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$146

$195

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$279

$231

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$296

$277

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$156

$199

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$148

$177

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$145

$190

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$180 → $151

16%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$179 → $152

15%

1 night

Oct 17 - Oct 18

$177 → $154

13%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$178 → $158

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cape Town - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Johannesburg are above the typical level, with a median of $193.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February or March for the best prices

Historically, February and March offer the lowest median prices at $95 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg typically take 2 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84% of flights are direct

Historically, 84% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair provides direct flights on the Cape Town to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals from $147

A recent deal for this route was found for $147 with Safair via kiwi.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Lanseria International (HLA)

Cheapest

Lanseria International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$112

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CPT

Elite

Oct 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$729

$720

Save $9

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$727

$720

Save $7

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$720

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$720

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$720

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$720

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$717

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$717

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$720

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$720

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$720

South African Airways

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From CPT

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Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$720

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cape Town to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cape Town - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February or March for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 5m

84% of flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Consider deals from $147

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 02

Sep 29

Oct 02

Sep 30

Oct 04

Sep 29

Sep 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

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

How much should a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

What percentage of Cape Town to Johannesburg flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

How often do cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg come up?

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Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Cape Town to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cape Town - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February or March for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 5m

84% of flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Consider deals from $147

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 02

Sep 29

Oct 02

Sep 30

Oct 04

Sep 29

Sep 30

Sep 29

Oct 04

Oct 04

Dec 16

Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

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

How much should a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?