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Book cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town start from as little as R799.00 depending on the time of year and demand. Your flight will take approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes and will cover around 1271kms. You will land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This is one of the most popular domestic flight routes giving you a choice of over 300 flights per week. Popular airlines which fly from Durban to Cape Town are LIFT, Mango Airlines, Flysafair, Airlink and South African Airways.

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Route	Airline Logo	Airline	Departure	Destination	Departure Date	Return Date	Price

Popular flights from Johannesburg (Joburg) to Cape Town

ROUTE	PRICE
Flysafair flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town	from R799.00
SAA flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town	from R1149.00
Mango flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town	from R799.00
LIFT flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town	from R925.00

Which Day Is The Cheapest Flight From Johannesburg To Cape Town?

Saturday is the cheapest day to get a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg with Monday being a close second choice. The most expensive days to fly this route are Friday and Sunday.

Which Month Is The Cheapest Flight From Johannesburg To Cape Town?

The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town are January and July with prices ranging from R579 upwards. The more expensive months include June, September, November and December where prices can be as high as R1435 during peak season.

Popular flights to Cape Town

Flights from Port Elizabeth To Cape Town
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Popular flights from Johannesburg

Weather in Cape Town - Temperature and Rainfall (Annual)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	April	Ma	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °C	26	26	25	23	20	18	18	18	20	21	23	25
Low °C	16	16	15	13	10	9	8	8	10	11	13	15
Rain (mm)	24	25	30	74	117	143	131	126	70	55	31	27

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long is a Lift flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

A Lift flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, making it one of the fastest ways to travel between the two major South African cities.

2. How much does a Lift flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost?

Prices for Lift flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town typically range from R899 to R1,599 one-way, depending on the time of booking, travel dates, and seat availability. Booking early often gives you the best fares.

3. How many Lift flights are there daily from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Lift offers multiple daily flights from Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International) to Cape Town International Airport, giving travellers flexible options throughout the day, including morning, midday, and evening departures.

4. Which airport does Lift use in Johannesburg for flights to Cape Town?

Lift operates its Johannesburg to Cape Town flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Make sure to check your terminal and boarding gate details before your flight.

5. What is the baggage allowance on Lift flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Lift allows each passenger one free carry-on bag up to 7kg, with additional checked baggage options depending on the fare type selected. You can manage or add extra luggage through the Lift website or app after booking.

Best things to do in Cape Town

Boulders Beach – a great day out for any tourist and/or local wishing to see the splendour of the boulders on the beach and the penguins that call this beach home.
Robben Island – is an island in Table Bay famous for its occupant/s during the apartheid years in South Africa. Home of the former president Nelson Mandela before he was released.
Table Mountain – probably the most famous destination in Cape Town. If you have never taken the cable car to the top then do so as soon as you can and take in the stunning views.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront – located in the Cape Town table bay harbour. It is a massive destination filled with stores that will keep anyone engrossed in shopping for a day. There are restaurants and bars that serve some amazing beers and food.

Country : South Africa
Currency : South African Rand (ZAR)
Cape Town Airport : Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
IATA CODE: CPT
Timezone : GMT+2
Airport Website

See what other travellers are saying

Table Mountain Splendour

My favourite time of the year is when I get to see Table Mountain. It means I am officially on holiday and what better way to spend it than in the Mother City. A shout out to Flysafair too for always giving me some great prices on my flights to Cape Town

Matthew

I landed in Cape Town international airport and from here I had a flight to Port Elizabeth. Thankfully, Cape Town airport operates domestic flights to all the places in South Africa within an affordable price.

Flew from Joburg to Cape Town

The Millers

Over the December holidays we flew from Johannesburg to Cape Town using LIFT airlines. The flights were really good and on time which was great. Cape Town always delivers as a destination.

Mother City

Our favorite holiday of the year is visiting the Mother City Cape Town. We ALWAYS use Mango Airlines to fly from Durban to CT. The flight is just over 2 hours and we have never had a bad experience.

Magnificent Mother City

Cape Tonian

There is nothing on earth quite like the vibe of Cape Town over the summer holidays. It’s my favorite time of the year when I get to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town for vacation. Got some great flight specials from Kulula Black Friday sale this year and cannot wait to begin my holiday.

Jenny

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Negotiate the best deals with some of the very well-known domestic airlines such as Kulula, Mango flights, South African Airways, and British Airways. Most of these airlines travel to every single destination in South Africa and some offer international flights too. I had a good experience loca(…)

Table Mountain Bliss

Swedish Fan

Every now and then we get to travel to Gods country. This time i was blessed to see the majestic Table Mountain. I was mesmerized by her beauty and the views are absolutely stunning. Cape Town, you have a new lifetime customer.

Cape Town car hire with Avis

Happy travellers

We visited South Africa from the UK in January 2025. This was our first trip here and we hired a car at the airport.

What an amazing experience for myself and my family. We visited all the recommended tourist spots and a few off-beat locations too.

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Travel during Covid

Dianne

I was very weary of travelling to Cape Town during Covid but had to see my family. I flew on Safair and everything was fine. The process was smooth and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I can say to fellow travellers that as long as you abide by the rules you will be fine.