How many flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 81.9% of flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct routes are widely available for this journey.

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

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town typically takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 1271 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 7 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available.

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Johannesburg to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes about 2h 15m. Since almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects direct flight times. For the few connecting routes available, a typical journey including connections extends to approximately 8h 15m, usually involving 1 stopover.

For cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, prices are right now above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $202–$343, with a median of $245. Currently, new deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is typically during the first quarter of the year. January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $182. February follows closely with a median of $189, and March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $193.

The vast majority of recent fares for this route are for direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, with 81.9% of itineraries being non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers can expect a typical journey to involve 1 stopover.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Regular price: $102 - $238

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is between $102 and $238. The current lowest deal is $176 with Safair for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 24.

now $176

Low $102

High $238

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 $182. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $326. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $182

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $326

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$168

$183

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$167

$186

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$168

$196

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$169

$207

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$168

$219

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$169

$223

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$168 → $183

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$153 → $172

12%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$167 → $186

11%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$154 → $179

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Johannesburg - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Cape Town are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $182 for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 15m

The median direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

81.9% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an 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 within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Lanseria International (HLA)

Cheapest

Lanseria International Airport offers flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Arrive at Cape Town International for convenient access to Cape Town and surrounding areas.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport (GRJ) offers reliable domestic connections, making it a practical alternative for Cape Town.

📍 ~400 km from Cape Town (reachable by car, ~4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $283. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher average prices, around $328. Even booking 60+ days out had a slightly higher average price of $291 compared to the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was considered to be $202 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $245. Fares above $343 were in the higher price range, representing the top 25% of prices observed.

Historically, January, February, and March have offered some of the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town. January typically sees a median price of $182, while February's median is around $189. March also presented a relatively low median price of $193, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating a generally low price range for this route. The annual median price for this route is $245.

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Johannesburg to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Regular price: $102 - $238

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is between $102 and $238. The current lowest deal is $176 with Safair for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 24.

now $176

Low $102

High $238

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town

January

Cheapest

Flights from $182

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $326

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$168

$183

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$167

$186

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$168

$196

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$169

$207

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$168

$219

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cape Town

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$169

$223

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$168 → $183

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$153 → $172

12%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$167 → $186

11%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$154 → $179

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town