Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg from $80 CPT → HLA, JNB

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $137 to $184.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 2-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 13 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

261 fares on 30 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $170.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $66 to $87.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 15 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

224 fares on 68 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $80.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cheapest return found recently is $171 with FlySafair, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $170 with FlySafair, 12 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 30 departure dates is usually $212 to $231.

How much is a one-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $80 with FlySafair, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 68 departure dates is usually $104 to $117.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $170, 12 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $80, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $171 with FlySafair, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $80 with FlySafair, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlySafair on 15 Dec, takes 2 h 15 min from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Between 13 Nov and 1 Sept 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest return on 14 of the 30 departure dates we hold, Airlink on 12 and South African Airways on 2. Between 16 Nov and 17 Sept 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest one-way on 24 of the 68 departure dates we hold, Airlink on 23 and LIFT Airline on 9.