Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town (JNB–CPT)
South Africa
South Africa
Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair and South African Airways fly Johannesburg to Cape Town (JNB–CPT) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,270 km (790 mi).
- From
- JNB
- Johannesburg
- To
- CPT
- Cape Town
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- 4Z · 5Z · FA · SA
- Cheapest fare found
- R1,415 one-way
- Distance
- 1,270 km (790 mi)
- Time in the air
- 1h 52m
- Aircraft seen
- Embraer Erj-190-100 · Embraer Erj-170-200 (short wing) · Bombardier Regional Jet Crj-200
Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify
Johannesburg to Cape Town fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: R1,415 for January 2027, nonstop. Nonstop from R1,415.
- Oct ’26R1,562
- Nov ’26R1,661
- Dec ’26R1,706
- Jan ’27R1,415
- Feb ’27R1,721
- Mar ’27R1,617
- Apr ’27R1,855
- May ’27R1,868
- Jun ’27R1,844
- Aug ’27R1,874
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly JNB–CPT
For Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT), January 2027 had the lowest fare found (R1,415). Days in Cape Town average 18–28 °C in January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December.
Johannesburg to Cape Town: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)?
From R1,415 one-way, the cheapest fare found for January 2027, nonstop; nonstop from R1,415 (found 8 October 2026).
How long is the JNB–CPT flight?
1h 52m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 5 tracked flights.
Which airlines fly JNB–CPT direct?
Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair and South African Airways.
What is the cheapest month to fly JNB–CPT?
January 2027, at R1,415; the dearest month found was R1,874.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
None: Johannesburg and Cape Town keep the same time.
What aircraft fly JNB–CPT?
Embraer Erj-190-100, Embraer Erj-170-200 (short wing) and Bombardier Regional Jet Crj-200.
Cape Town to Johannesburg: the return flight (CPT–JNB)
All 4 airlines also fly CPT–JNB nonstop.
Airlines flying JNB–CPT nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (JNB time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airlink 4Z | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
| CemAir 5Z | — | full-service | — | — |
| FlySafair FA | — | full-service | — | — |
 South African Airways SA | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying JNB–CPT nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Kimberley (KIM) with Airlink and CemAir: 1,270 km (791 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Bloemfontein (BFN) with Airlink and FlySafair: 1,290 km (801 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Upington (UTN) with Airlink: 1,400 km (872 mi) flown, 10% further than nonstop.
- Via Gaborone (GBE) with Air Botswana and Airlink: 1,560 km (967 mi) flown, 22% further than nonstop.
- Via Gqeberha (PLZ) with Airlink and FlySafair: 1,560 km (966 mi) flown, 22% further than nonstop.
JNB–CPT route map
More from Johannesburg and Cape Town
Other arrivals in South Africa
Also nonstop from JNB, nearest to CPT first (straight-line distance):
- George (GRJ) · 348 km (216 mi) from CPT
- Gqeberha (PLZ) · 647 km (402 mi) from CPT
- Upington (UTN) · 669 km (416 mi) from CPT
- Kimberley (KIM) · 820 km (509 mi) from CPT
- East London (ELS) · 861 km (535 mi) from CPT
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Departure
O.R. Tambo International Airport
O. R. Tambo (JNB), Johannesburg. In our data, 45 airlines fly nonstop from JNB to 80 destinations.
View JNB airport guide →Arrival
Cape Town International Airport
2 ways into Cape Town, fastest from 20 min:
- MyCiTi A01 bus 30–45 min
- Metered taxi or rideshare 20–40 min
Other nonstop airport pairs, Johannesburg to Cape Town
Johannesburg and Cape Town are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Cape Town
Places you can't fly to nonstop from JNB, but can from CPT — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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