Flights Cape Town — Johannesburg

Q: Which airlines fly this route?

Flights are operated by carriers such as South African Airways, Airlink, British Airways, FlySafair, and others. In total, about 20 companies serve this route.

Cheap flights Cape Town — Johannesburg

Below you can see the best deals on flights Cape Town — Johannesburg for upcoming dates. Direct and connecting flights from various airlines — compare prices and choose the right ticket.

The lowest price for the next 2 months is on 20 June, from AED 246.

Top 10 cheap flights Cape Town — Johannesburg

Direct flights Cape Town — Johannesburg

Direct flight options for Cape Town — Johannesburg with no stopovers on upcoming dates. A direct flight is faster and more convenient — especially when travelling with luggage or children.

The fastest direct flight is operated by South African Airways — travel time is 2 h.

Top 10 direct flights Cape Town — Johannesburg

About the Cape Town — Johannesburg flight

On this page, you can find and book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The flight between these South African cities covers a distance of 1,260 km, with high traffic frequency ensured by approximately 314 weekly flights.

Regular air service is provided by airlines such as South African Airways, Airlink, and British Airways. Since ticket prices depend on the season and occupancy, we recommend using the price chart and low-fare calendar to find the best deals. Before your trip, check out the information on how to get to the departure airport and how to reach the city after arriving in Johannesburg.

Return route:return route: flights Johannesburg → Cape Town

Flight schedule Cape Town — Johannesburg

The table shows direct flights Cape Town → Johannesburg on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h. Regular flights are operated by FlySafair, South African Airways, Airlink and FLEX FLIGHT APS. Departures from Cape Town International Airport airports, arrivals at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport.

For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.

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Flight ticket prices by day: Cape Town — Johannesburg

Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Cape Town — Johannesburg by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 246 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 598 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.

Prices by month

Cape Town → Johannesburg, average one-way price

Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level
Jan	AED 426	high	May	AED 251	low	Sep	AED 326	medium
Feb	AED 276	low	Jun	AED 326	medium	Oct	AED 376	high
Mar	AED 326	medium	Jul	AED 401	high	Nov	AED 276	low
Apr	AED 401	high	Aug	AED 251	low	Dec	AED 476	high

Some values are estimated based on seasonality.

When to fly

Johannesburg welcomes visitors with its warmest weather from October to January, when daytime temperatures reach +26°C, though this period also sees peak rainfall. The driest and coolest months are June and July, with nighttime lows around +3.6°C.

The most budget-friendly tickets are available for booking in June, with prices starting AED 243. Prices peak in April and May, when the minimum fare increases to AED 598 and higher.

For the best combination of weather and flight cost, consider August or September: there is almost no rain during this time, and prices stay around AED 319. It is recommended to avoid April due to significant increases in ticket prices.

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How to get the best deal on a Cape Town — Johannesburg ticket

Use the low-fare calendar on this page to find flights AED 243, which are most common in June.
Take advantage of the high flight frequency (about 314 per week): if tickets for convenient times with South African Airways are expensive, check offers from low-cost carriers like FlySafair.
Direct flights dominate this 1,260 km route, so layovers are rarely economically justified.
Keep an eye on the price chart to catch the moment when ticket costs drop to an average of AED 311.

Airlines

About 20 airlines operate on this route, with South African Airways, Airlink, and British Airways leading in the number of flights. Passengers have access to over 300 direct departures per week, providing flexibility in choosing departure times. A detailed schedule and flight options for each airline are presented in the list below.

FlySafairFA
141x/week
WebsiteFleet: 377M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB105x/week
  Duration
  2h 5m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight CPT → HLA37x/week
  Duration
  2h 11m
  Days
  un,MonS
45.1%Open →
South African AirwaysSA
62x/week
WebsiteFleet: 131.5M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB62x/week
  Duration
  2h
  Days
  un,MonS
19.8%Open →
Airlink4Z
31x/week
WebsiteFleet: 703M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB31x/week
  Duration
  2h 5m
  Days
  un,MonS
10.0%Open →
FLEX FLIGHT APSW2
21x/week
WebsiteFleet: 13
- Direct flight CPT → JNB21x/week
  Duration
  2h
  Days
  un,MonS
6.7%Open →
Global Aviation OperationsGE
21x/week
Fleet: 3400k pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB21x/week
  Duration
  2h
  Days
  un,MonS
6.7%Open →
CemAir5Z
21x/week
WebsiteFleet: 341M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB21x/week
  Duration
  2h
  Days
  un,MonS
6.6%Open →
Air New ZealandNZ
3x/week
WebsiteFleet: 10816M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB3x/week
  Days
  un,MonS
0.9%Open →
Qatar AirwaysQR
2x/week
WebsiteFleet: 26640M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB2x/week
  Days
  un,MonS
0.6%Open →
QantasQF
2x/week
WebsiteFleet: 33646M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB2x/week
0.5%Open →
British AirwaysBA
2x/week
WebsiteFleet: 29243M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB2x/week
0.5%Open →
KLMKL
1x/week
WebsiteFleet: 11230.3M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB1x/week
0.3%Open →
United AirlinesUA
1x/week
WebsiteFleet: 956165M pax/year
- Direct flight CPT → JNB1x/week
0.3%Open →

Cities and airports on the Cape Town — Johannesburg route

Flights Cape Town — Johannesburg depart from Cape Town International Airport and arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.

Departure

Cape Town

CPT

South Africa

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country South Africa

Arrival

Johannesburg

JNB

South Africa

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country South Africa

Departure airports

Cape Town International AirportCPT
About the airport

Arrival airports

O.R. Tambo International AirportJNB
About the airport
Lanseria International AirportHLA
About the airport

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Frequently asked questions about the Cape Town — Johannesburg flight

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The average direct flight time for this route is approximately 2 hours, as the distance between the cities is 1,260 km.

Which airlines fly this route?

Flights are operated by carriers such as South African Airways, Airlink, British Airways, FlySafair, and others. In total, about 20 companies serve this route.

Are there direct flights between the cities?

Yes, this is one of the busiest routes in South Africa, with dozens of direct flights operating daily.

How much is the cheapest ticket?

Flight prices change constantly depending on demand and season. You can check the current minimum for specific dates in the low-fare calendar on this page.

Which airport does the flight arrive at?

The main arrival point in Johannesburg is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Where else you can fly from Cape Town

Durban∙28 June

AED 312

Where else you can fly to Johannesburg from

Victoria Falls∙3 July

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