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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 102 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.91 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Lanseria on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.
Johannesburg.101 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with CemAir.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Cape Town on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 101 €, select.
Johannesburg.102 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Lanseria on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 102 €, select.
Johannesburg.102 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with CemAir.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Cape Town on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 102 €, select.
Johannesburg.115 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Lanseria on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 115 €, select.
Johannesburg.127 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Airlink and CemAir.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 127 €, select.
Johannesburg.127 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with CemAir and Airlink.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Cape Town on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 127 €, select.
Johannesburg.127 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Sat, 17 Apr.Return flight with Airlink and CemAir.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 127 €, select.
Johannesburg.127 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with CemAir and Airlink.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Cape Town on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 127 €, select.
Johannesburg.128 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with CemAir and Airlink.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Cape Town on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 128 €, select.
Johannesburg.128 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Airlink and CemAir.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 128 €, select.
Johannesburg.132 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 132 €, select.
Johannesburg.132 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 132 €, select.
Johannesburg.133 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Lanseria on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Johannesburg.133 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with CemAir and Airlink.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Cape Town on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Johannesburg.134 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 134 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from 91 €
Aug
from 102 €
Sep
from 133 €
Oct
from 134 €
Nov
from 132 €
Dec
from 152 €
Jan
from 127 €
Feb
from 143 €
Mar
from 102 €
Apr
from 101 €
May
from 143 €
Jun
from 144 €

Direct flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Alternative Cape Town to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cape Town to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
Closest
from 95 €
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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg
Cheapest
from 91 €
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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found91 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineFlySafair
Average flights per week931

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is 91 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems and South African Airways fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
As of July 2026, there are 931 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is usually July.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Lanseria – which is 32.5 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from 91 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg.

  • Cape Town (the location of Cape Town International Airport) and Johannesburg are in the same timezone — UTC+2.

  • You can pick from 328 weekly services between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). This is the most popular flight route.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your CPT to Johannesburg flight.

  • During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Begin your trip at CPT and travel nonstop to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg tickets.

  • These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg:

  • Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town, CPT can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near CPT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are worth a look:

  • Cape Town International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CPT land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg flight is 41 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 91 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from CPT to Johannesburg if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg ticket.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from CPT to Johannesburg is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel close to JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your flight from CPT to Johannesburg can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your CPT to Johannesburg flight:

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will help you stay within budget.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, visit Johannesburg in December.

  • The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

More about Johannesburg

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Johannesburg:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Nelson Mandela Statue, Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are top attractions which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.

  • Bloemfontein is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden.

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