Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Compare fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies for JNB → CPT, then book with the seller. The cities are about 1,270 km (790 miles) apart.

Route facts

From: Johannesburg, South Africa: O. R. Tambo International (JNB)
To: Cape Town, South Africa: Cape Town International (CPT)
Search code: JNB to CPT
Distance: About 1,270 km (790 miles), straight line between the cities
Money at destination: South African rand (ZAR)

Explore Cape Town

A mountain with a flat top, wild coastline, vineyards and penguins on the beach. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities on earth.

Views

Table Mountain

A rotating cable car to the top, with the city and ocean below.

Nature

Boulders Beach

Swim near a colony of African penguins.

Nature

Cape of Good Hope

Dramatic cliffs at the southwestern tip of Africa.

Why go to South Africa

Safari you can affordDrive yourself through Kruger and stay in park camps.
Wine at low pricesExcellent local wine at a fraction of European prices.
Little or no jet lag from EuropeSouth Africa is in a time zone close to Europe's.
Two oceans, one tripMountains, beaches and the bush in one country.

See the full Cape Town guide: things to do, the country, food and history →

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When you land in Cape Town

Places to stay, things to do and getting around, from trusted travel brands.

Questions about this route

Which airports serve Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Johannesburg: O. R. Tambo International (JNB). Cape Town: Cape Town International (CPT).

How far is Johannesburg from Cape Town?

About 1,270 km (790 miles) in a straight line between the two cities. Actual flight paths are usually a little longer.

Do I book my Johannesburg to Cape Town ticket with JetSetCheap?

No. JetSetCheap compares fares from airlines and travel agencies. You book and pay on the seller's own site, and they handle changes and refunds.

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