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$52+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$104
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$52
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$134

Good round-trip deal

$129 or less

Good one-way deal

$54 or less
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:15 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Wed 8/278:50 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 6/30$104
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:40 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 11/226:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 6/30$113
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Wed 7/26:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/47:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$121
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Wed 7/26:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sun 7/67:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 7/1$138

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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.

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OR Tambo

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Cape Town

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/20

6:15 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/27

8:50 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$104

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/22

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$113

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/24

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/29

10:15 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$130

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/31

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/7

6:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$141

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

6:15 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$52

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/26

7:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$56

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$57

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/23

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$67

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/14

9:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 15m

$122

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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.

Read more about FlySafairby Ramsey Qubein
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.

Read more about Airlinkby Yulia Denisyuk
Airports
JNB

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

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
CPT

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

Read more about CPTby John Walton
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

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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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

John Walton

John Walton

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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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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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 June 27, 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 85 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 July 1, 2025.

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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (89 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

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

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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and FlySafair 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
8.6
Very good
72 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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
8.6
Very good
72 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
72 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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
114 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
72 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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

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 69 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

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

    Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $104. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Airlink and Lift, with the lowest prices starting at $118 and $141, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for 29% 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 FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $56 and $57 on Cemair and Airlink, respectively.

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

    Consider FlySafair (96%), SunExpress (92%) or Emirates (91%) 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 $38. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $118 on average our data indicates $337 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest$56Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hahn AirCheapest$75Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$85Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$97Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
FlySafairCheapest$99Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$104Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$114Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hahn Air SystemsCheapest$117Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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