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$56+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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CPT — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo

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Round-trip from

$111
(Airlink)

One-way from

$56
(Airlink)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$164

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less

Good one-way deal

$71 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

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Tue 9/169:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 9/215:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 9/10$116
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Wed 11/55:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Tue 11/115:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 9/10$117
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Wed 11/127:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Mon 11/178:05 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11$119
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Thu 9/119:25 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 9/145:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 9/10$121
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Mon 9/158:55 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sat 9/205:10 pmJNB - CPT
1 stop6h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 9/10$129
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Sat 11/811:15 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Mon 11/108:05 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11$132
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Mon 9/228:55 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Mon 9/298:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11$136
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Sat 9/137:40 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/188:35 amJNB - CPT
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$139
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Sat 9/207:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Mon 9/298:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 9/11$140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/248:55 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Fri 10/318:30 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 9/10$141

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

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Cape Town

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$111

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/17

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/20

8:20 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$142

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$145

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/22

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/1

10:25 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$161

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/8

5:00 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/15

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$178

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

5:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$189

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

4:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$194

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

5:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$196

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/24

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/28

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$203

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/19

5:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop3h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/4

4:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$212

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

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

FlySafair's priority boarding can be added for a small fee.


FlySafair offers blocked seats for extra space on longer flights.

Read more about FlySafairby Ramsey Qubein
Airlink

Airlink offers priority boarding and lounge access with Superb Sunbird fares.


Airlink allows free seat selection on all Economy fares.

Read more about Airlinkby Yulia Denisyuk
Airports
CPT

CPT's compact layout makes check-in easy. All desks are in the central terminal, with clear airline signage.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
JNB

For a safe arrival at JNB, arrange a hotel transfer or use official taxis from the information counter.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
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Ramsey Qubein

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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 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 Cape Town to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 CPT to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 69% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair, and South African from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

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
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

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
116 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

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
44 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

8.0

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 Cape Town to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 77 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 6 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 2h. Fly via Airlink, FlySafair, or Lift to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 790 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $66 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and South African, starting at $79 and $84 round-trip. Users have found that Airlink is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are LATAM Airlines (99%), Egyptair (98%) and Emirates (97%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is $51. On average you can expect to pay $608. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $110.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 Cape Town to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$66Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$79Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$84Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
FlexFlightCheapest$84Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$90Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CemairCheapest$102Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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