Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) take about 2h 5m (1,272 km). LIFT Airline, FlySafair and CemAir fly it. Lowest fare seen: $92 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cape Town

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — arriving in Cape Town

Airport transfer

CPT → Cape Town, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Things to book in Cape Town

All 16 things to do in Cape Town →
Robben Island (prison)from €42.50
Robben Island Museum 3.8 · 372 Tiqets reviews
from €50
Cape Town Hiking 4.6 · 118 Tiqets reviews
from €60
Table Mountain Cable Car 4.4 · 50 Tiqets reviews
from €100
Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Tours 4.6 · 25 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Cape Town

Carriers on JNB–CPT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ LIFT Airlinenonstop fare seen✈ FlySafairnonstop fare seen✈ CemAirnonstop fare seen✈ Airlinknonstop fare seen

Johannesburg to Cape Town fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jul 2027, from $62 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9524 Oct 2026 · LIFT Airline—
Nov 2026$822 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$11626 Dec 2026 · LIFT Airline—
Jan 2027$9318 Jan 2027 · LIFT Airline—
Feb 2027$1112 Feb 2027 · LIFT Airline—
Mar 2027$10114 Mar 2027 · Airlink—
Apr 2027$9924 Apr 2027 · Airlink—
May 2027$9517 May 2027 · Airlink—
Jun 2027$11129 Jun 2027 · Airlink—
Jul 2027$621 Jul 2027 · CemAir—
Aug 2027$11111 Aug 2027 · Airlink—
Sept 2027$1083 Sept 2027 · CemAir—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $62 in July 2027, against $82 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to Cape Town, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Cape Town

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South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Cape Town flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) takes about 2h 5m, covering 1,272 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Johannesburg from Cape Town by air?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport is 1,272 km (790 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–CPT route include LIFT Airline, FlySafair, CemAir and Airlink. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–CPT was $92 USD with LIFT Airline (nonstop), departing 19 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in July 2027 were cheapest, from $62 one-way, against $116 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to South Africa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?
South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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