Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from $101
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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday
Cheap 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 31 October 2025.
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 31 October 2025.
Wed 29/1013:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 30/1006:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 28/10$203
Wed 29/1014:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sat 1/1116:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 29/10$222
Thu 20/1120:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sun 23/1105:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 29/10$265
Fri 21/1120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sun 23/1106:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 30/10$266
Tue 18/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 1/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/10$270
Sat 22/1115:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 27/1106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$271
Tue 25/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 27/1106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$276
Sat 22/1115:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 24/1109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$289
Best flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Mon 30/316:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 4/406:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$186
Mon 9/215:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 14/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$193
Fri 3/416:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 17/415:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/10$210
Sun 12/416:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 15/409:55CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/10$221
Sat 14/213:35JNB - CPT
1 stop4h 15mAirlink
Sat 21/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$266
Sun 5/420:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 10/408:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$266
Fri 23/117:10JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Mon 26/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$280
Tue 18/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 1/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$292
Mon 12/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 19/117:10CPT - JNB
1 stop15h 25mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$294
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Mon 19/116:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 22/109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$183
Mon 30/316:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 4/406:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$186
Wed 11/207:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 14/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$187
Sun 8/220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 14/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$192
Mon 9/215:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 14/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$193
Mon 19/116:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 20/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$195
Tue 13/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 20/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$203
Tue 10/307:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 15/307:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$207
Thu 26/307:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 3/406:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$209
Thu 5/307:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 15/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$210
Fri 20/310:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 23/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$215
Fri 3/417:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 8/409:55CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$216
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Data last updated 31 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 4/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 6/1118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$381
Thu 6/1117:10JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Mon 10/1118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$489
Fri 7/1113:45JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Mon 10/1116:40CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 30/10$484
Sat 8/1113:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Mon 17/1119:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 30/10$362
Sat 8/1116:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Wed 12/1107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 30/10$422
Sat 8/1116:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Tue 18/1117:00CPT - JNB
1 stop24h 45mCemair
Deal found 30/10$454
Sat 8/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 18/1106:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$469
Sat 8/1107:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sun 16/1119:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 30/10$472
Sat 8/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 11/1106:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$495
Sun 9/1113:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Mon 10/1119:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 30/10$347
Sun 9/1112:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 14/1106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$471
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Tue 13/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$101
Mon 30/316:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$102
Thu 15/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 29/10$107
Sun 23/1105:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 29/10$117
Tue 25/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$125
Sat 15/1118:10JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 30/10$143
Sat 29/1110:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 29/10$148
Sat 15/1110:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$152
Wed 12/1120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/10$154
Mon 9/218:15JNB - CPT
1 stop26h 05mAirlink
Deal found 30/10$158
Mon 17/1113:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 29/10$164
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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 30/3
16:20-18:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 4/4
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
$186
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
15:05-17:20
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/2
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
$193
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 3/4
16:20-18:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 17/4
15:20-17:25
Nonstop2h 05m
$210
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 12/4
16:20-18:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 15/4
09:55-12:00
Nonstop2h 05m
$221
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
13:35-17:50
1 stop4h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/2
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
$266
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/4
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/4
08:00-11:45
1 stop3h 45m
$266
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/1
17:10-20:40
1 stop3h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/1
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
$280
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 18/11
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/12
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
$292
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/1
17:10-08:35
1 stop15h 25m
$294
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 30/3
16:20-18:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$102
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town
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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 return flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is 88 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 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 $87). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 31 October 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.
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 return from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?
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 31 October 2025.
The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
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 31 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, such as Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 74 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 15.6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town can take about 2h 15m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $186. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town is about 1271 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is Lift. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $123 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and Airlink, starting at $160 and $167 round-trip. Users have found that Lift is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town consider choosing FlySafair(86%), Kenya Airways(84%) or GOL(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is generally $249, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $207 for that flight.
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 $87). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 October 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 October 2025.
Discover the top 5 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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