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$54+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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CPT — JNB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$120
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$54
(Airlink)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$140

Good round-trip deal

$156 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
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 July 29, 2025.

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Wed 11/57:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 11/118:35 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 7/29$106
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Sat 8/169:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Mon 8/188:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 7/28$121
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Fri 8/158:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sun 8/175:30 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Deal found 7/27$142
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Fri 8/88:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/27:35 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$148
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Fri 8/227:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 8/247:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 7/28$171

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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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Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/16

9:05 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/18

8:15 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$120

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/17

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$132

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/15

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/17

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$142

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$148

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/22

7:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$171

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/16

8:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/18

8:40 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$184

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$54

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/16

9:05 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$59

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/17

9:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$83

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/7

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$98

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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
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 Denisyuk

Expert on Airlink

Yulia Denisyuk

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 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 July 25, 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 July 29, 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 70% 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 July 27, 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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to OR Tambo. 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 29, 2025.

The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

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 July 29, 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
8.7
Very good
74 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.4

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
Airlink
8.7
Very good
74 reviews
Airlink
8.7
Very good
74 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.4

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
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
115 reviews
Airlink
8.7
Very good
74 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.4

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
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Airlink
8.7
Very good
74 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.4

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 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 64 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 6 different airlines.

  • 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 FlySafair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $120 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Airlink and South African, starting at $132 and $142 round-trip. Users have found that FlySafair is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Airlink, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. FlySafair flights start at $59 while deals on Lift start at $83 one-way.

  • 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 Kenya Airways (98%), LATAM Airlines (98%) and Qatar Airways (94%).

  • 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 $49. On average you can expect to pay $1,017. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $121.

  • 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$67Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$73Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
FlySafairCheapest$74Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$84Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$90Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CemairCheapest$102Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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