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Find the cheapest direct flight options from Johannesburg to Cape Town over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 97 and round-trip tickets from CAD 195.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Aug 11 | Flysafair
        CPT 06:05
        2h 5m
        Direct
        HLA 08:10
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Aug 14 | Flysafair
        CAD 195 CAD 310
        37% off
        37% off
        CAD 310 CAD 195
      • HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Jul 31 | Flysafair
        CPT 19:50
        2h 15m
        Direct
        HLA 22:05
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Aug 3 | Flysafair
        CAD 197 CAD 310
        36% off
        36% off
        CAD 310 CAD 197
      • HLA 11:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 13:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Aug 1 | Flysafair
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Aug 5 | South African Airways
        CAD 207 CAD 310
        33% off
        33% off
        CAD 310 CAD 207
      • HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jul 21 | Flysafair
        CPT 06:20
        2h 5m
        Direct
        HLA 08:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Jul 28 | Flysafair
        CAD 207
        33% off
        CAD 310 CAD 207
      • HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Aug 3 | Flysafair
        CPT 06:05
        2h 5m
        Direct
        HLA 08:10
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Aug 7 | Flysafair
        CAD 213
        31% off
        CAD 310 CAD 213
      • HLA 07:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 09:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jul 30 | Flysafair
        CPT 19:50
        2h 15m
        Direct
        HLA 22:05
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Aug 3 | Flysafair
        CAD 214
        31% off
        CAD 310 CAD 214
      • HLA 07:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 09:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jul 14 | Flysafair
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jul 16 | South African Airways
        CAD 217
        30% off
        CAD 310 CAD 217
      • HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jul 13 | Flysafair
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jul 16 | South African Airways
        CAD 217
        30% off
        CAD 310 CAD 217
      • JNB 09:10
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 11:25
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 2 | Flysafair
        CPT 14:25
        2h 5m
        Direct
        JNB 16:30
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 9 | Flysafair
        CAD 219
        28% off
        CAD 310 CAD 219
      • JNB 20:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:20
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Jul 25 | Flysafair
        CPT 06:20
        2h 5m
        Direct
        HLA 08:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Jul 28 | Flysafair
        CAD 220
        28% off
        CAD 310 CAD 220
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jul 14 | Normal Airline
        CPT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        JNB 16:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Aug 11 | Flysafair
        CAD 97 CAD 158
        39% off
        39% off
        CAD 158 CAD 97
      • JNB 20:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jul 27 | Flysafair
        CAD 106 CAD 158
        33% off
        33% off
        CAD 158 CAD 106
      • JNB 20:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Jul 26 | Flysafair
        CAD 106 CAD 158
        33% off
        33% off
        CAD 158 CAD 106
      • HLA 05:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jul 29 | Flysafair
        CAD 106
        33% off
        CAD 158 CAD 106
      • JNB 20:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Sep 9 | Flysafair
        CAD 106
        33% off
        CAD 158 CAD 106
      • JNB 20:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jul 22 | Flysafair
        CAD 108
        32% off
        CAD 158 CAD 108
      • JNB 20:35
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:50
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Aug 21 | Airlink
        CAD 109
        31% off
        CAD 158 CAD 109
      • JNB 20:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Aug 19 | Flysafair
        CAD 110
        30% off
        CAD 158 CAD 110
      • JNB 20:30
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 22:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Aug 18 | Flysafair
        CAD 111
        30% off
        CAD 158 CAD 111
      • HLA 07:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        CPT 09:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Aug 3 | Flysafair
        CAD 112
        28% off
        CAD 158 CAD 112
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jul 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town, including South African Airways, Global Aviation and Flysafair. Flysafair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Global Aviation logo Global Aviation
Flysafair logo Flysafair
Hahn Air logo Hahn Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Information for Johannesburg to Cape Town Flights

The distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1,255.57km. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 97
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 195
Off-season travel monthAugust
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance1,255.57km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineSouth African Airways
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Cape Town route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Johannesburg to Cape Town in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is January, with an average price of CAD 88. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching CAD 162.

CAD 162
CAD 125
CAD 88
CAD 51
    Cheapest
  • CAD 126
    Jul
  • CAD 101
    Aug
  • CAD 109
    Sep
  • CAD 125
    Oct
  • CAD 108
    Nov
  • CAD 153
    Dec
  • CAD 88
    Jan
  • CAD 97
    Feb
  • CAD 105
    Mar
  • CAD 152
    Apr
  • CAD 162
    May
  • CAD 139
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Average price of return flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town, with an average price of CAD 245. April is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 457.

CAD 457
CAD 351
CAD 245
CAD 139
    Cheapest
  • CAD 307
    Jul
  • CAD 254
    Aug
  • CAD 323
    Sep
  • CAD 350
    Oct
  • CAD 249
    Nov
  • CAD 391
    Dec
  • CAD 245
    Jan
  • CAD 261
    Feb
  • CAD 343
    Mar
  • CAD 457
    Apr
  • CAD 375
    May
  • CAD 320
    Jun

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Johannesburg to Cape Town on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 209
CAD 178
CAD 147
CAD 116
  • CAD 153
    Mon
  • CAD 147
    Tue
  • CAD 157
    Wed
  • CAD 183
    Thu
  • CAD 209
    Fri
  • CAD 164
    Sat
  • CAD 176
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as CAD 97 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HLA to CPT on Tue, Aug 11), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 195 departing on Tue, Aug 11 and returning on Fri, Aug 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Global Aviation Flysafair Hahn Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 279 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SA327 (11:38)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Aug 11, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 97.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flysafair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town on July 12, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at CAD 69.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (JNB-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is Cemair, with an average fare of CAD 157.

CAD 133
CAD 157
CAD 182
CAD 207
CAD 231
Cemair
CAD 157
Cemair
Flysafair
CAD 174
Flysafair
Hahn Air
CAD 183
Hahn Air
Global Aviation
CAD 187
Global Aviation
South African Airways
CAD 199
South African Airways
Airlink
CAD 231
Airlink

Which airlines operate the most flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Johannesburg to Cape Town on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is Flysafair, operating 195 flights per week.

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37
116
195
Flysafair
195
Flysafair
South African Airways
78
South African Airways
Air New Zealand
71
Air New Zealand
Airlink
51
Airlink
Qatar Airways
43
Qatar Airways
British Airways
37
British Airways

How many flights fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Johannesburg to Cape Town on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

555
475
394
314
Highest
398
Mon
394
Tue
395
Wed
408
Thu
555
Fri
472
Sat
399
Sun

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