Flights Johannesburg → Cape Town
As of October 2026, economy flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town have a typical range EUR 90–525, median EUR 204. Full range across all 154 offers: EUR 69–1047. We analyzed 154 offers from 13 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Johannesburg → Cape Town
Based on 154 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Johannesburg → Cape Town
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · EUR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlySafair | Included | EUR 13 | — |
| South African | Included | Included | — |
| Lift | Included | — | — |
| Hahn Air | Included | Included | — |
| Cemair | Included | Included | — |
| Hahn Air Systems | Included | Included | — |
| Ethiopian Air | — | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost?
Based on 154 offers · October 2026
Johannesburg to Cape Town flights ranged from EUR 69 to EUR 1047 across 154 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 154 offers.
These 154 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between EUR 115 and EUR 406
What hidden fees do Johannesburg to Cape Town flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Johannesburg to Cape Town routes. The breakdown below is based on 154 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (EUR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| FA | 143 | 122% |
| SA | 0 | 0% |
| 62 | 0 | 0% |
| X1 | 0 | 0% |
| 5Z | 0 | 0% |
| H1 | 0 | 0% |
| ET | 9 | 1% |
FlySafair: base ~EUR -50 + fees EUR 143 = ~EUR 93 total. Ethiopian Airlines: base ~EUR 965 + fees EUR 9 = ~EUR 974 total.
FlySafair's EUR 143 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Ethiopian Airlines's lower-fee model — the EUR 1015 base difference shrinks to EUR 881 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
13 airlines flew Johannesburg to Cape Town in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (GE), fares ranged EUR 80–96 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (EUR) | Median (EUR) | Fees (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 GE | 6 | 80–96 | 89 | n/a |
 FlySafair | 18 | 74–171 | 93 | 143 (154%) |
 62 | 4 | 85–98 | 94 | 0 (0%) |
 X1 | 4 | 107–120 | 116 | 0 (0%) |
 W2 | 8 | 120–183 | 147 | n/a |
 5Z | 8 | 131–463 | 197 | 0 (0%) |
 South African Airways | 23 | 95–244 | 204 | 0 (0%) |
 5H | 1 | — | 219 | n/a |
 4Z | 41 | 140–561 | 268 | n/a |
 H1 | 36 | 201–526 | 403 | 0 (0%) |
 HS | 2 | — | 406 | n/a |
 TAN | 2 | 434–595 | 515 | n/a |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | — | 974 | 9 (1%) |
Where do the best Johannesburg → Cape Town prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Johannesburg to Cape Town flights
- Johannesburg–Cape Town had 154 offers analyzed. Median price: EUR 204.
- FA charges 16.0x more in ancillary fees than ET — EUR 143 vs EUR 9 avg per booking.
- The same route priced EUR 206 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was EUR 101. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost?
- Based on 154 offers analyzed, Johannesburg to Cape Town flights range from EUR 69 to EUR 1047, with a median price of EUR 204. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add EUR 45 to the base fare on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Johannesburg to Cape Town including all fees?
- GE has the lowest median fare on Johannesburg to Cape Town at EUR 89 (median across 6 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Johannesburg–Cape Town flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was EUR 101. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Johannesburg to Cape Town routes?
- Johannesburg to Cape Town has 13 airlines competing, creating a price range from EUR 69 to EUR 1047 across 154 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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