Cape Town

$70+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

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JNB — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:30 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:30 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Fri 12/128:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 12/2$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 12/118:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 12/2$177
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/64:45 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:05 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Tue 12/99:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 12/2$180
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:05 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$181
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:30 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/247:35 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/188:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$185
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$186
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:05 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/198:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$188

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Airlink)

One-way from

$70
(Lift)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$212

Good round-trip deal

$142 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Cape Town Intl flights.
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/23

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$127

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/25

4:20 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/19

4:25 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/20

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$149

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$171

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

8:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

$177

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

6:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop3h 20m

$186

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

$187

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/17

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

6:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop3h 20m

$191

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

11:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$91

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/16

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$100

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Deals found on 12/3

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

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 to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $57). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town trip
Airlines
FlySafair

FlySafair offers priority boarding for a small fee, enhancing convenience for business travelers.


FlySafair's on-time ranking is the best in South Africa, ensuring efficient travel.

Airlink

Airlink's Superb Sunbird class offers priority boarding and lounge access, ideal for business travelers.


Airlink provides free seat selection on all Economy fares, enhancing travel comfort.

Airports
JNB

Arrive 3 hours early at JNB due to potentially long security lines, especially during peak times.

CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for a convenient ride from CPT to Cape Town, taking 20-40 minutes.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on FlySafair

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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John Walton

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Expert on CPT

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Expert on JNB

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair, and South African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

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
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

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
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

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
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 85 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    For as low as $127, Airlink can have you in Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 2h 15m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is about 790 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Cemair is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $55. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Airlink and FlexFlight, with the lowest prices starting at $66 and $79, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Lift. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $37. Users have also found prices from $40 and $55 on FlySafair and Airlink, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    Consider Emirates (84%), KLM (84%) or Qatar Airways (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $55. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $116 on average, our data indicates $299 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $57). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest$56Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$80Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$96Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$103Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$103Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LiftCheapest$105Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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