How to get the best price from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book, fares between Johannesburg and Cape Town can differ a lot.

$145 is the lowest fare found in the past 15 days.

Search engines like Jetcost can highlight price changes in just seconds. For example, some users find better prices by flying on one day of the week over another — try several searches to spot the cheapest day.

Are there alternative airports near Johannesburg and Cape Town?

The two cities are about 1272 km apart. Looking beyond the main airport might reveal better options.

• Airports in Johannesburg: Alongside Johannesburg - Tambo, there's also Lanseria.
• Airports in Cape Town: Only Cape Town is active at the moment.

Many smaller airports are connected by direct buses or shuttles, often at low cost. If Cape Town has more than one airport, you can pick the most convenient for your destination.

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Other popular destinations

Planning a trip to South Africa? These cities are popular too: Cape Town, Durban, George, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth.

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