Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $33. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT): Airlink, CemAir, LIFT, Safair, Singapore Airlines and South African Airways. The two airports are 790 miles (1,272 km) apart. Singapore Airlines and South African Airways are in Star Alliance. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kimberley, Bloemfontein and George and more.
How many miles JNB to CPT costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 7,500 | $33–58 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 8,000 | $5–380 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $25–430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $30–55 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $25–430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $25–430 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $25–430 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to CPT
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- GELIFTNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
- Singapore AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book JNB to CPT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Singapore Airlines, South African Airways
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Singapore Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
JNB to CPT with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kimberley (KIM)CemAir and Airlink the whole way5Z4Z4Z5Z
- Via Bloemfontein (BFN)Airlink and Safair the whole way5Z4ZFA4ZFA
- Via George (GRJ)Safair and Airlink the whole wayFA5Z4Z4ZFA
- Via Upington (UTN)Airlink the whole way4Z4Z
- Via Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Safair and Airlink the whole wayFA4Z+1FA4Z
- Via Gaborone (GBE)Air Botswana and Airlink the whole wayBP4ZBP4Z
- Via East London (ELS)Safair and CemAir the whole wayFA4Z5ZFA5Z
- Via Durban (DUR)Safair, CemAir and 1 more the whole wayFA+3
FA5ZGE+1 - Via Nelspruit (MQP)Airlink and Safair the whole way4ZFA4ZFA
- Via Manzini (SHO)Eswatini Air the whole way4ZRNRN
- Via Hoedspruit (HDS)CemAir and Airlink the whole way5Z4Z5Z4ZFA
- Via Skukuza (SZK)Airlink the whole way4Z4Z
- Via Maputo (MPM)Airlink the whole wayTM4Z4Z
- Via Windhoek (WDH)Airlink the whole way4Z4ZFA
- Via Maun (MUB)Airlink the whole wayBP4Z5Z4Z
JNB to CPT: common questions
How many miles does JNB to CPT cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (8,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to CPT?
Airlink, CemAir, LIFT, Safair, Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance) and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is Johannesburg from Cape Town by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) are 790 miles (1,272 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to CPT award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
The most direct connections are through Kimberley (KIM), Bloemfontein (BFN), George (GRJ), Upington (UTN) and Port Elizabeth (PLZ). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example CemAir through Kimberley.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.