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Cheap flights Johannesburg — Cape Town

from $101 1 262 km ~1h 59m 68 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $101 on 17.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
17 Nov 2026, Tue
LIFT Airline GE 2001
07:30
JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport
09:40
CPT Cape Town International Airport
2h 10m Direct
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
LIFT Airline GE 2001
07:30
JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport
09:40
CPT Cape Town International Airport
2h 10m Direct
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04 Dec 2026, Fri
LIFT Airline GE 163
12:00
JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport
14:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
2h 10m Direct
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24 Dec 2026, Thu
LIFT Airline GE 151
09:00
JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport
11:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
2h 10m Direct
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
LIFT Airline GE 2051
09:00
JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport
11:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
2h 10m Direct
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
LIFT Airline GE 2051
09:00
JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport
11:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
2h 10m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 262 km
Flight time
1h 59m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $101 (17.11.2026)
Average price
$129
Maximum price
$158
Departures per week
6
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (2)
HLA Lanseria International Airport JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Airlines (5)
FA FlySafair GE LIFT Airline 5Z CemAir 4Z Airlink SA South African Airways
Agencies (9)
Trip.com Kiwi.com Mytrip.com Авиасейлс OneTwoTrip Biletix City.Travel Aviakassa Mego.travel
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
FlySafair
FlySafair
Low-cost 45 flights · 45 days
$82
LIFT Airline
LIFT Airline
Low-cost 15 flights · 15 days
$101
CemAir
CemAir
1 flights · 1 days
$113
Airlink
Airlink
4 flights · 4 days
$117
South African Airways
South African Airways
3 flights · 3 days
$156
Where to buy tickets 9
Trip.com
39 tickets · 39 days
from $82
Kiwi.com
4 tickets · 4 days
from $83
Mytrip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $86
Авиасейлс
17 tickets · 17 days
from $86
OneTwoTrip
2 tickets · 2 days
from $108
Biletix
2 tickets · 2 days
from $109
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $112
Aviakassa
1 tickets · 1 days
from $117
Mego.travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $132
Airports

From — Johannesburg (2)

  • HLA Lanseria International Airport
  • JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport

To — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Johannesburg — Cape Town
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Approximate flight time — 1h 59m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
The straight-line distance — 1 262 km.
How much do flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $101 on 17.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $129. Range: $101 — $158.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Johannesburg operate flights?
From Johannesburg: HLA (Lanseria International Airport), JNB (O.R. Tambo International Airport).
To which airports in Cape Town do flights arrive?
To Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: FlySafair, LIFT Airline, CemAir, Airlink, South African Airways.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $101. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Johannesburg — Cape Town

Flights Johannesburg — Cape Town is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 262 km. Flight time 1h 59m. Time difference +0h.

From Johannesburg (JNB) flights depart from 2 airports: HLA, JNB. To Cape Town (CPT) — 1 arrival airport: CPT.

5 airlines operate on this route: FlySafair, LIFT Airline, CemAir, Airlink, South African Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $101 (17.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $129, ranging from $101 to $158. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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