What percentage of Cape Town to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Historically, a significant majority of flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are direct. In 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 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 increases considerably, typically taking around 6 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers can expect a relatively short journey for direct options.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals. Travelers looking for budget-friendly options on this route can expect regular opportunities to find favorable prices. This consistent availability is based on data from the trailing 30 days.

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2026-07-28 – 2026-07-29
CPT - Johannesburg
75% AI deal score
$171
$112
Round trip
2026-08-09 – 2026-08-16
CPT - Johannesburg
66% AI deal score
$138
$116
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2026-07-27 – 2026-07-28
CPT - Johannesburg
74% AI deal score
$171
$120
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2026-07-27 – 2026-07-29
CPT - Johannesburg
73% AI deal score
$172
$123
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2026-07-28 – 2026-08-16
CPT - Johannesburg
49% AI deal score
$137
$124
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2026-07-28 – 2026-08-18
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$137
$124
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$137
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2026-07-27 – 2026-08-23
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49% AI deal score
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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

For cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $119–$275, with a median of $193. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 20% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg? You'll find the most affordable fares in February and March, both with a median price of $95. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $97.

When flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg, 84% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning almost all itineraries are non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes about 2h 5m. This median flight time primarily reflects direct flights, given that most itineraries on this route are non-stop.

The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 1271 km, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Regular price: $135 - $319

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

The regular price range for this route is between $135 and $319. The current lowest deal is $103 with Safair, for travel from Jul 26-Jul 27.

now $103

Low $135

High $319

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

Airfreight Express

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$171

$103

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$172

$108

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$172

$118

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$171

$129

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$163

$150

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TransAsia Airways

$180

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$283 → $175

38%

1 night

Jul 26 - Jul 27

$171 → $103

40%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

$180 → $112

38%

3 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 29

$172 → $108

37%

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 at $103.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $95

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg at $95.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes 2h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84% of flights are direct

84% of recent flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is one airline offering direct flights on the Cape Town to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 20% of the time

Historically, good prices for Cape Town to Johannesburg flights are available 20% of the time.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Fly from Cape Town International, offering direct flights to Johannesburg at competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$116

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary gateway to Johannesburg and surrounding regions.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

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

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$725

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, booking flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $117. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $249. Planning ahead by at least 60 days can result in significant savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is considered to be around $119 or less. The median price for this route was $193, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $275. Aiming for prices at or below the $119 threshold generally indicates a favorable deal.

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 pricing, with a median of $97. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $193 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes about 2h 5m. This median flight time primarily reflects direct flights, given that most itineraries on this route are non-stop.

The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 1271 km, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Regular price: $135 - $319

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

The regular price range for this route is between $135 and $319. The current lowest deal is $103 with Safair, for travel from Jul 26-Jul 27.

now $103

Low $135

High $319

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

Airfreight Express

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$171

$103

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$172

$108

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$172

$118

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$171

$129

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$163

$150

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TransAsia Airways

$180

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$283 → $175

38%

1 night

Jul 26 - Jul 27

$171 → $103

40%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

$180 → $112

38%

3 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 29

$172 → $108

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg