Cheap flights from Johannesburg, South Africa to Cape Town, South Africa

Flights starting at £42. Choose between Fly Safair, Airlink (SAA), or South African Airways to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

£42

Cheapest round-trip

£84

Average round-trip

£167

Nonstop flights in March

£84 – £170

Most popular airline

Fly Safair

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Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 13.03 - Sun 19.03

AirlineMon 13.03Tue 14.03Wed 15.03Thu 16.03Fri 17.03Sat 18.03Sun 19.03
22186------67
---------------12
Airlink (SAA)
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03

AirlineMon 20.03Tue 21.03Wed 22.03Thu 23.03Fri 24.03Sat 25.03Sun 26.03
2341------710
41---------1---
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04

AirlineMon 27.03Tue 28.03Wed 29.03Thu 30.03Fri 31.03Sat 01.04Sun 02.04
222419------13
12---------------
---1---------------

Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04

AirlineMon 03.04Tue 04.04Wed 05.04Thu 06.04Fri 07.04Sat 08.04Sun 09.04
31------168
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11---------1---

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Fly SafairSFRFAYes0
0
Airlink (SAA)LNK4ZYes0
0
South African AirwaysSAASANoNo
Cem AirKEM5ZYesNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes0
0
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town takes around 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
The flight distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 1266 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Cem Air, Airlink (SAA), South African Airways, Fly Safair.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Durban, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, East London, London, Windhoek, Hyderabad, Bloemfontein, New York, Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Bulawayo, Chennai, Lusaka, Mthatha, Dar es Salaam, Funchal, Livingstone.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Durban, London, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bangkok, Harare, Gaborone, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Dublin, George, Maputo, Amsterdam, Manchester, Denpasar, Da Nang, Palma, Majorca, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Dammam.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
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