Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Cheapest current fares: $73 in September 2026, 1,272 km direct flight in ~1h 30m.

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Cheapest month-by-month fares

Lowest available fare per calendar month from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB). Refreshed daily.

Cape Town (CPT) → Johannesburg (JNB)

  1. September 2026 $73
  2. August 2026 $74
  3. October 2026 $88
  4. November 2026 $89
  5. December 2026 $91
  6. January 2027 $97

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Based on current 6-month forward fare data, September 2026 is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB), with fares starting from $73.

  • What is the lowest current fare from CPT to JNB?

    The lowest currently-listed fare from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) is $73 on 2026-09-06.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

    Direct flights from CPT to JNB cover approximately 1,272 km (790 miles), with an estimated flight time of 1h 30m. Operating airlines: 4Z, 5Z, FA, GE, SA, SQ, W2.

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