Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town — $73

The route Johannesburg — Cape Town is served by many carriers — 5 in total, including Safair, South African Airways, Airlink, Transasia Airways, and CemAir. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $73) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

The distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1261km (782 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 16m. There are 399 direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Johannesburg and Cape Town are in the same time zone. Flights from Johannesburg begin at 5:55 AM. The latest flight from Johannesburg departs at 9:20 PM

Johannesburg is primarily served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the country’s main international hub that handles most long-haul and full-service carriers, while the smaller Lanseria (HLA) often caters to budget, regional and low-cost operators. O.R. Tambo sits about 22 km east of the city centre, with Gautrain rapid rail and airport shuttles typically taking around 20–30 minutes to Sandton or 40–50 minutes to central Johannesburg; fares can vary from modest rail fares to higher-priced private transfers. Lanseria is roughly 40–45 km northwest, often reached in 40–60 minutes by car or shuttle at lower comparative fares. Pros: O.R. Tambo offers extensive amenities and connections; Lanseria can be quicker for low-cost flights and less crowded. Cons: both can face traffic delays to/from the city and O.R. Tambo may be busy during peak times.

Cape Town International Airport serves as the main international gateway to the Western Cape and typically functions as a full-service hub for South African Airways and a focus city for low-cost carriers like Kulula and FlySafair. It’s generally perceived as mid-range in price — more competitive on domestic routes and often pricier for long-haul connections. The airport is about 20–25 km from the city center; shuttle buses and MyCiTi express services usually take 30–40 minutes, taxis or ride-hailing around 25–45 minutes depending on traffic, with fares varying by service and time of day. Pros: modern facilities and frequent domestic connections; cons: can be busy during peak seasons and transfer times may be affected by traffic.

In different months, ticket prices from Johannesburg to Cape Town vary: minimum — $50 (August 2026), maximum — $100 (April 2027). Typically, the flight costs $79–$80.