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$75+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Find flights departing from OR Tambo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on August 2, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/29

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/1

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$168

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/23

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

2:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$186

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/18

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$192

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/10

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/24

3:20 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$200

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/6

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$207

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/24

3:05 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$225

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/23

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/27

9:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$240

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/21

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/29

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$240

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/23

4:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/26

2:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$278

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/11

5:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$281

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo in August
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $139). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $212). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

For flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport check dates and pricing for the following: FlySafair, Airlink, South African, Cemair, FlexFlight. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From $40
Airlink
Airlink
From $49
South African
South African
From $74
Emirates
Emirates
From $484

What are popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport everyday are: Cape Town (535 flights per day), Durban (299 flights per day), and Harare (198 flights per day).

Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $61
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From $367
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $34
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $339

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Bloemfontein Intl, with prices starting at $34. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bloemfontein Intl
Bloemfontein Intl
From $34
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $34
East London
East London
From $49

When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from OR Tambo

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from OR Tambo. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your OR Tambo travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on August 2, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Cemair
6.6
Okay
22 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Guangzhou, Bulawayo, Mumbai. Throughout the year, Mumbai, Guangzhou, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are some of the top choices made by users flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $34 to Bloemfontein (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $805 to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Lift, FlySafair, and Airlink have the cheapest prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Lift flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl ($39), FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein Intl ($40), and Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kasane ($49).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Gaborone starting at $282
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kimberley starting at $538
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Hoedspruit starting at $589
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban starting at $633

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, consider New York. Prices start at $2,376 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to embark to:
    Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town from $120 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $783 round trip

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