Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town
790 mi · 45m average nonstop
We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
TripRoute is an affiliate partner — when you book via Kayak we may earn commission at no extra cost to you. See how it works.
Quick answer: Johannesburg to Cape Town at a glance
Cheap flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) cover 790 miles (1,271 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 8 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town covers 790 miles (1,271 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. This is the most competitive route from Johannesburg (JNB), with 8 airlines offering direct flights — the highest airline count of any destination from this airport. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 790 miles. Direct carriers include BA, JE, MN, OZ, QR, SA, SQ and TK.
We don't track historical prices for this route yet. Search live fares on Kayak for today's best price across 100+ airlines and booking sites.
Airlines on this route
8 airlines fly Johannesburg → Cape Town. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| BA | Direct |
| JE | Direct |
| MN | Direct |
| OZ | Direct |
| QR | Direct |
| SA | Direct |
| SQ | Direct |
| TK | Direct |
Kayak can notify you when JNB → CPT fares drop — alerts are free on the same page you search and book.
Track it on Kayak — free price alertsSet alertTripRoute is an affiliate partner — when you book via Kayak we may earn commission at no extra cost to you. See how it works.
Johannesburg to Cape Town — quick answers
How far is Johannesburg from Cape Town by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) is 790 miles (1,271 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
The average nonstop flight time from JNB to CPT is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
8 airlines serve this route nonstop: BA, JE, MN, OZ, QR, SA, SQ, TK. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.