Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between $203 and $316 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $230 on South African (17 Nov–24 Nov).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between $203 and $316 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $230 on South African (17 Nov–24 Nov).

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?

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About 10% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

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

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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 $263. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town is about 1271 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

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

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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 $93 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Airlink and FlySafair, starting at $98 and $119 round-trip. Users have found that Lift is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cemair and Airlink, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for a low price.

Question 9

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

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is 82 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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $204). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

Question 11

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

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The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is generally $234, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $86. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $262 for that flight.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town consider choosing GOL(100%), Singapore Airlines(99%) or Malaysia Airlines(98%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

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Consider FlySafair, Airlink or South African when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Accepted Answer

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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Question 19

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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 93 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo to Cape Town flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from OR Tambo.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Cape Town from OR Tambo? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cape Town from OR Tambo today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$230
One-way from	$132
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$260
Good round-trip deal	$271 or less
Good one-way deal	$135 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lift	Cheapest$93	Average$255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Lift flights
Airlink	Cheapest$98	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
FlySafair	Cheapest$119	Average$271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
South African	Cheapest$135	Average$286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from $132

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is 82 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between $203 and $316 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $230 on South African (17 Nov–24 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between $203 and $316 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $230 on South African (17 Nov–24 Nov).