Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Nonstop flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 2h 5m. South African Airways, LIFT Airline and Airlink fly it. Lowest fare seen: $71 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Cape Town → Johannesburg flights
Fares seen from $71 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Cape Town to Johannesburg
Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 1,272 km, about 2h 5m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include South African Airways, LIFT Airline, Airlink and FlySafair. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $71 with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 28 Nov 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $71 with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 28 Nov 2026. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Johannesburg has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include South African Airways, LIFT Airline, Airlink and FlySafair. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Cape Town to Johannesburg
Carriers on CPT–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
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.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Cape Town (CPT) and Johannesburg (JNB), taking about 2h 5m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on CPT–JNB was $71 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Johannesburg, South Africa
Flights arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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