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Johannesburg.$140 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 May, returning Tue, 28 May.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Cape Town on Tue, 21 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 28 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.

Johannesburg.$167 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Jun, returning Sat, 8 Jun.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 1 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 8 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.

Johannesburg.$169 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Feb, returning Fri, 14 Mar.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Fri, 14 Feb, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 14 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.

Johannesburg.$171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jul, returning Tue, 23 Jul.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 18 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 23 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.

Johannesburg.$175 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 29 Aug.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Sat, 24 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 29 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.

Johannesburg.$182 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 May, returning Sun, 2 Jun.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Mon, 27 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 2 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.

Johannesburg.$185 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Dec, returning Thu, 26 Dec.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Thu, 26 Dec, arriving in Lanseria.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Lanseria on Thu, 26 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.

Johannesburg.$188 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Mar, returning Sat, 8 Mar.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Mon, 3 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 8 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.

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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 May.

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Cape Town to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$140
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	Safair
Average flights per week	484

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

: There are 3 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, Lanseria and Pretoria Wonderboom Apt..
: The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $139. 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 5 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
: Safair, Lift Airlines and South African Airways fly direct from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
: As of May 2024, there are 484 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
: The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg is usually May.
: If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $139.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Johannesburg on Tuesday, 21 May 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 5 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 May, 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.
: Currently, South African Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

How to find cheap flights to Johannesburg from Cape Town

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Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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Flex your dates to find the best Cape Town-Johannesburg ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Johannesburg from Cape Town.
Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Cape Town-Johannesburg flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
Find the cheapest Business class flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Johannesburg, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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