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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

JNB — CPT
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

HK$1,049
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (HK$1,172 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (HK$312 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (65 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg. On average, Cape Town Intl has 84 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Consider KLM (95%), Airlink (94%) or Qatar Airways (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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