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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
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 June, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
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 30 December 2025.
Wed 31/1206:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Wed 31/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 29/12$246
Mon 29/1208:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Mon 29/1214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 28/12$336
Wed 31/1208:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Thu 8/106:10CPT - JNB
1 stop11h 35mCemair
Deal found 28/12$437
Wed 31/1206:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sat 3/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 28/12$465
Wed 31/1213:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Wed 7/116:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 29/12$473
Wed 31/1213:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Mon 5/117:00CPT - JNB
1 stop24h 45mCemair
Deal found 28/12$480
Wed 31/1220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 9/106:10CPT - JNB
1 stop8h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$498
Tue 30/1209:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Tue 6/110:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 29/12$503
Tue 30/1206:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sun 4/108:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 29/12$515
Wed 31/1213:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Sat 10/110:00CPT - JNB
1 stop7h 45mCemair
Deal found 28/12$539
Wed 31/1220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 6/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$555
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 30 December 2025.
Thu 15/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 19/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$192
Sat 10/107:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sat 17/110:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 29/12$237
Tue 27/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 31/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$201
Tue 27/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 3/209:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$201
Wed 28/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 2/214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$201
Mon 19/115:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 20/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$225
Mon 16/220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 22/207:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$252
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 23/307:50CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 55mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$264
Sat 28/217:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 3/307:50CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 55mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$270
Tue 17/317:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 23/307:50CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 55mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$270
Fri 9/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 18/115:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$272
Sat 18/416:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 26/407:50CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 55mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$274
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 30 December 2025.
Fri 5/617:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 8/618:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$182
Thu 12/220:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Thu 19/209:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 29/12$189
Tue 20/106:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Thu 5/206:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 29/12$191
Thu 15/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 19/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$192
Mon 26/120:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Mon 2/205:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 29/12$200
Mon 19/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 27/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$201
Thu 22/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 25/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$203
Thu 23/416:45JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 8/509:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$206
Fri 13/305:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Mon 23/306:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 28/12$210
Sun 22/312:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 31/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$212
Thu 19/312:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 25/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$213
Thu 22/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 29/106:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 28/12$215
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Data last updated 30 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 31/1206:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Wed 31/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 29/12$246
Sat 10/107:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Sat 17/110:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 29/12$237
Wed 14/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 20/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$225
Thu 15/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 19/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$192
Fri 16/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 19/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$252
Mon 19/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 27/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$201
Tue 20/113:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Fri 6/207:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 29/12$191
Thu 22/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 25/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$203
Thu 22/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 29/106:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 28/12$215
Fri 23/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 9/207:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$224
Mon 26/120:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Mon 2/205:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 29/12$200
Fri 30/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 2/214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$248
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 30 December 2025.
Fri 23/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$101
Mon 19/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$103
Thu 15/114:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 28/12$107
Fri 9/110:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 29/12$119
Sat 17/112:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$124
Fri 23/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 29/12$133
Sat 20/611:45JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$142
Sun 19/411:45JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 29/12$143
Mon 5/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 28/12$149
Fri 16/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$151
Sun 4/115:45JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 29/12$152
Sun 4/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 28/12$154
Find 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 30 December 2025.
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 30 December 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
Thu 15/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/1
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
$192
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 31/1
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
$201
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/2
09:00-11:05
Nonstop2h 05m
$201
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 28/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/2
14:00-16:05
Nonstop2h 05m
$201
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
15:05-17:20
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 20/1
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
$225
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 10/1
07:00-09:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 17/1
10:00-12:00
Nonstop2h 00m
$237
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/2
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
$252
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 23/3
07:50-11:45
1 stop3h 55m
$264
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 28/2
17:40-19:55
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
07:50-11:45
1 stop3h 55m
$270
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB - CPT
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/3
17:40-19:55
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 23/3
07:50-11:45
1 stop3h 55m
$270
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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 26 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is 87 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 $85). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 30 December 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% 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 27 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday 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 30 December 2025.
The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (115 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (87 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 96 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?
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 6% 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 30 December 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 97 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.
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 $192. 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 Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $99 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lift and FlySafair, starting at $101 and $148 round-trip. Users have found that Airlink is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $70. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lift and Cemair, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for a low price.
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 Kenya Airways(85%), Emirates(84%) or Egyptair(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 $270, 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 $191 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 $85). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 30 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 December 2025.
Discover the top 4 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 30 December 2025.
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