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Flight deals from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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 £98. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.£98 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Lanseria on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £98, select.

Johannesburg.£104 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Lanseria on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

Johannesburg.£111 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Airlink and CemAir.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £111, select.

Johannesburg.£113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Lanseria on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.

Johannesburg.£121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.

Johannesburg.£121 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Lift Airlines and FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with Lift Airlines departs from Cape Town on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.

Johannesburg.£127 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.

Johannesburg.£127 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jun, returning Sun, 18 Jul.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 18 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul, returning Sat, 10 Jul.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 10 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 5 Aug.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Tue, 27 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 5 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Johannesburg.£128 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

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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 September.

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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

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from £107

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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg

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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£98
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airline	FlySafair
Average flights per week	1,161

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

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.

How much are return flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is £98. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

2 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems and South African Airways fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

As of August 2026, there are 1,161 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

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 £98.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg on?

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, 13 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

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.

What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 14°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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg with?

Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

How to find cheap flights to Johannesburg from Cape Town

Looking for cheap tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

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