Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

One-way fares from US$70 · CPT → JNB · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Johannesburg → Cape Town
Cheapest fare
US$70

FlySafair · Wed, 04 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$70

Direct flights
Yes

FlySafair, Airlink, LIFT Airline + 2 more

Flight time
2h 00m

1,260 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$70
  2. December 2026 US$79
  3. January 2027 US$104
  4. February 2027 US$104
  5. March 2027 US$105
  6. April 2027 US$115
  7. May 2027 US$104
  8. June 2027 US$103

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

FlySafair
Depart07:20 Wed, 04 NovCPT → HLA 2h 05m · Direct
US$70one way, per person
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FlySafair
Depart20:55 Fri, 06 NovCPT → JNB 2h 05m · Direct
US$82one way, per person
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South African Airways
Depart20:25 Sat, 14 NovCPT → JNB 2h 00m · Direct
US$84one way, per person
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FlySafair
Depart06:20 Sat, 07 NovCPT → HLA 2h 05m · Direct
US$87one way, per person
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South African Airways
Depart20:25 Thu, 12 NovCPT → JNB 2h 00m · Direct
US$95one way, per person
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South African Airways
Depart20:25 Wed, 18 NovCPT → JNB 2h 00m · Direct
US$95one way, per person
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South African Airways
Depart20:25 Tue, 24 NovCPT → JNB 2h 00m · Direct
US$95one way, per person
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South African Airways
Depart20:25 Tue, 10 NovCPT → JNB 2h 00m · Direct
US$96one way, per person
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About flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cape Town (CPT) and Johannesburg (JNB) are about 1,260 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 00m, and recent direct fares were with FlySafair, Airlink, LIFT Airline, CemAir and South African Airways. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$70, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$70 with FlySafair, departing Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$70 to US$115.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$70 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with FlySafair, Airlink, LIFT Airline, CemAir and South African Airways.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

A direct flight takes about 2h 00m. Cape Town and Johannesburg are around 1,260 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Recent fares on this route were with FlySafair, Airlink, LIFT Airline, CemAir and South African Airways.

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