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$64+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 22, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:35 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Wed 5/208:55 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/22$132
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:10 am
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 5/283:40 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/18$134
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/81:25 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Sun 8/165:20 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/19$135
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:35 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Wed 9/235:45 am
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/21$136
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:15 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Sat 5/237:50 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/17$137
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:35 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Mon 9/2110:15 am
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/20$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/186:15 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Fri 5/228:55 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/19$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Thu 9/33:10 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Mon 9/711:55 am
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/21$140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/147:35 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Sun 5/178:55 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/17$144
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:30 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Thu 5/145:45 am
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/22$145
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/76:10 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Tue 7/144:20 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/19$146

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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$64
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$162

Good round-trip deal

$126 or less

Good one-way deal

$65 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

11:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$209

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/23

11:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/27

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$231

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

5:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$242

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

3:05 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/26

6:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop3h 20m

$251

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

5:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/23

3:20 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$256
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/18

10:30 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/24

10:05 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$260

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/24

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

7:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 55m

$293

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/18

5:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$301

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/28

4:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

7:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 55m

$383
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$75

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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 to Cape Town in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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 March 13, 2026.

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 90 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 $62). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $95). 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 March 22, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% 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 March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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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Ramsey Qubein

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John Walton

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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 March 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth 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.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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
84 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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
128 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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
7.5
Good
58 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 89 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 $209, Airlink can have you in Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 3h 30m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is about 790 mi.

  • 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 $67 and $80, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for 63% 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 $38. Users have also found prices from $42 and $55 on FlySafair and Airlink, respectively.

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

    Consider Turkish Airlines (97%), Kenya Airways (95%) or SunExpress (95%) 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 $45. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $153 on average, our data indicates $205 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 $62). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $95). 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest$55Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$67Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$80Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$94Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$95Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$105Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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