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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.SAR 148 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May.One-way flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Lanseria.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 148, select.
Johannesburg.SAR 179 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Lanseria.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 179, select.
Johannesburg.SAR 194 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Lanseria.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 194, select.
Johannesburg.SAR 199 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 199, select.
Johannesburg.SAR 200 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 200, select.
Johannesburg.SAR 201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 201, select.
Johannesburg.SAR 201 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 201, select.
Johannesburg.SAR 201 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 201, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from SAR 148
Jun
from SAR 179
Jul
from SAR 202
Aug
from SAR 201
Sep
from SAR 200
Oct
from SAR 201
Nov
from SAR 201
Dec
from SAR 201
Jan
from SAR 203
Feb
from SAR 199
Mar
from SAR 194
Apr
from SAR 201

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cape Town to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Cape Town to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 148
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineSafair
Average flights per week539

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is SAR 258. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Safair, Air New Zealand and South African Airways fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
As of May 2025, there are 539 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 258.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg on Monday, 26 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Safair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

How to find cheap flights to Johannesburg from Cape Town

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  • Flex your dates to find the best Cape Town-Johannesburg ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Johannesburg from Cape Town.
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  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Johannesburg, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Cape Town to Johannesburg flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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