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Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 2h 5m (1,272 km). South African Airways, FlySafair and LIFT Airline fly it. Lowest fare seen: $82 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

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

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Cape Town →3 lounges at Cape Town Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresJNB to Johannesburg: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Johannesburg →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Cape Town to Johannesburg

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

✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ FlySafairnonstop fare seen✈ LIFT Airlinenonstop fare seen✈ CemAirnonstop fare seen

Cape Town to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $82 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$8924 Oct 2026 · FlySafair	—
Nov 2026	$8212 Nov 2026 · South African Airways	—
Dec 2026	$10411 Dec 2026 · FlySafair	—
Jan 2027	$9728 Jan 2027 · Airlink	—
Feb 2027	$10022 Feb 2027 · Airlink	—
Mar 2027	$1121 Mar 2027 · Airlink	—
Apr 2027	$11427 Apr 2027 · Airlink	—
May 2027	$1052 May 2027 · CemAir	—
Jun 2027	$1011 Jun 2027 · Airlink	—
Aug 2027	$10812 Aug 2027 · CemAir	—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $82 in November 2026, against $97 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cape Town to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg

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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 — Cape Town to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Cape Town from Johannesburg by air?

The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 1,272 km (790 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CPT–JNB route include South African Airways, FlySafair, LIFT Airline and CemAir. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CPT–JNB was $82 USD with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 18 Nov 2026, 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $82 one-way, against $114 for April 2027, 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 Johannesburg?

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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