2
Airlines
140×
Per week
$145
From (live)
via 5Z
2.2h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Cape Town (CPT)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
1 373 km
Cape Town
Cape Town International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 5weeks
↓ down 8%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
Click a month → live Aviasales fares for the 15th
Compare carriers on this route
🇿🇦FlySafair
FA
- Frequency
- 140× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- —
🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 140× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Johannesburg -> Cape Town (JNB-CPT) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Cape Town is one of the busiest air routes in the world, connecting South Africa’s largest city with its legislative capital and main tourist destination. With around 140 flights a week — many each hour through the day — it carries business travellers, holidaymakers and families in roughly equal measure. Block time is just over two hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly JNB-CPT: FlySafair, a South African low-cost carrier with a lean base fare to which baggage is added, and South African Airways, full-service with a checked allowance included. With dozens of flights a day between them, the route is built for flexibility — a missed flight rarely means a long wait.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| FlySafair (FA) | 20 kg | none |
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — JNB-CPT
As an extremely high-frequency domestic route with both low-cost and full-service carriers, JNB-CPT is competitively priced. Fares are lowest on quieter weekday flights and rise around the December holidays and long weekends. One to three weeks of lead time usually secures a low fare in USD.
Search live fares
Search JNB -> CPT on Aviasales ->
About Cape Town
Cape Town sits on South Africa’s southwestern coast beneath Table Mountain, the country’s main tourist destination and the seat of its parliament. For travellers from Johannesburg it is both a business and a holiday destination, and the direct, frequent service makes it an easy trip to plan.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Cape Town? Direct JNB-CPT flights are operated by FlySafair, South African Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-CPT flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 2.2 hours. The JNB-CPT route runs roughly 140 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-CPT flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-CPT? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Cape Town? Cape Town uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
Related routes and reading
Dónde hospedarse · Cape Town
Hoteles en Cape Town — presupuesto en pesos
Económico
Hostal & 2-3★
$700–1,500 MXN / noche
Medio
Confort 3-4★
$1,500–3,500 MXN / noche
Lujo
5★ & resort
$3,500+ MXN / noche
Hotellook compara 70+ sitios de reserva incluyendo Booking.com, Agoda, Trip.com — reservar nos da una pequeña comisión sin costo adicional.
Todos los hoteles en Cape Town