Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $85
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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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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 17 October 2025.
Tue 18/1120:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Wed 19/1121:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Deal found 16/10$171
Fri 7/1109:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sun 9/1110:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 16/10$179
Fri 14/1109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 17/1120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$186
Mon 22/1209:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 11/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$209
Tue 25/1119:35CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sat 29/1121:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Deal found 15/10$211
Sat 18/1007:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 20/1012:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 17/10$212
Thu 30/1019:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 2/1107:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$223
Wed 19/1106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 22/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 14/10$228
Tue 28/1017:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 4/1108:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$234
Fri 7/1109:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Mon 10/1113:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 17/10$246
Fri 17/1020:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Mon 20/1010:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 16/10$251
Best flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Fri 14/1109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 17/1120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$186
Tue 28/1017:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 4/1108:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$234
Mon 22/1209:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 11/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$209
Wed 19/1106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 22/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 14/10$228
Fri 7/1106:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Sun 9/1112:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$333
Fri 12/1206:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Tue 6/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$353
Fri 14/1106:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Sun 16/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$365
Mon 17/1118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Thu 4/1212:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$371
Fri 14/1118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 2/1217:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$371
Mon 17/1107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 3/1215:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$371
Fri 31/1006:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Sun 2/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$374
Direct flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Tue 18/1120:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Wed 19/1121:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Deal found 16/10$171
Fri 7/1109:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sun 9/1110:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 16/10$179
Fri 14/1109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 17/1120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$186
Mon 22/1209:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 11/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$209
Tue 25/1119:35CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sat 29/1121:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Deal found 15/10$211
Thu 30/1019:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 2/1107:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$223
Wed 19/1106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 22/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 14/10$228
Tue 28/1017:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 4/1108:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$234
Fri 31/1006:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 2/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$254
Thu 23/1006:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 28/1016:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$276
Wed 5/1118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 12/1107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$277
Sat 20/1216:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Mon 5/106:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$291
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 23/1006:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 28/1016:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/10$276
Thu 23/1006:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Tue 28/1020:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$340
Fri 24/1006:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 27/1020:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$353
Fri 24/1006:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Wed 19/1120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$368
Fri 24/1006:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Sun 26/1007:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$391
Fri 24/1009:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sun 26/1016:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 15/10$451
One-way flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Fri 28/1109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$85
Mon 27/1015:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$86
Mon 8/1209:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 16/10$89
Sun 7/1215:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$92
Tue 4/1120:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/10$97
Wed 12/1107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$103
Sun 23/1117:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 15/10$112
Wed 12/1119:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 15/10$117
Wed 19/1109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 16/10$125
Thu 30/1006:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 15/10$126
Mon 10/1119:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 16/10$131
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 17 October 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo 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 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Cape Town
Fly to
OR Tambo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 14/11
09:00-11:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 17/11
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$186
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 22/12
09:00-11:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 11/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
$209
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 19/11
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 22/11
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
$228
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 28/10
17:00-19:00
Nonstop2h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/11
08:00-10:10
Nonstop2h 10m
$234
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 7/11
06:15-09:35
1 stop3h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/11
12:20-14:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$333
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/12
06:15-09:35
1 stop3h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 6/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
$353
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 14/11
06:15-09:35
1 stop3h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 16/11
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
$365
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/11
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/12
12:20-14:35
Nonstop2h 15m
$371
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 14/11
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/12
17:40-19:55
Nonstop2h 15m
$371
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/11
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 3/12
15:05-17:20
Nonstop2h 15m
$371
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
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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 return flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 $89). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 17 October 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
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 return from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 12 October 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
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 17 October 2025.
The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (60 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Corendon Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 17 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink and FlySafair from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of 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
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?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Cape Town Intl has 85 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airlines like Airlink and Lift fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 1271 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $87. Another option worth looking into is FlySafair, starting at $171 round trip. Airlink is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Emirates (97%), LATAM Airlines (96%), Kenya Airways (95%).
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 $77. On average you can expect to pay $810. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $191.
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 $89). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 October 2025.
Discover the top 2 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to OR Tambo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
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