Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $106
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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 90 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 4 December 2025.
Wed 10/1216:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Thu 11/1208:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 3/12$178
Fri 19/1220:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1220:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$284
Tue 16/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Thu 18/1211:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 2/12$313
Tue 9/1208:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Fri 9/110:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$316
Wed 3/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Thu 15/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$332
Wed 17/1217:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 21/1207:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 2/12$346
Thu 25/1215:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 31/1220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$352
Sun 7/1210:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 7/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 4/12$364
Mon 22/1206:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Mon 29/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 3/12$382
Mon 8/1217:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Mon 15/1216:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 2/12$396
Wed 3/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Thu 4/1208:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 3/12$401
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 4 December 2025.
Thu 15/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 18/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$187
Wed 11/314:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$208
Sat 23/507:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 27/517:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$222
Thu 2/418:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 15/407:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$235
Fri 13/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 20/307:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$243
Tue 10/314:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$253
Wed 14/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 28/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$275
Wed 4/308:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$276
Tue 17/306:15CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 20mAirlink
Thu 19/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$282
Sun 5/406:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 12/411:45JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$290
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 4 December 2025.
Wed 4/306:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$175
Thu 19/207:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Thu 26/217:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$176
Wed 11/207:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 11/217:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$182
Sat 25/409:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 2/515:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$184
Thu 15/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 18/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$187
Thu 29/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 2/220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$194
Fri 16/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 18/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$203
Wed 11/314:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$208
Sat 23/509:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 27/510:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 1/12$222
Sat 17/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 24/117:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$223
Thu 2/406:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 15/420:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$235
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/1208:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Fri 9/110:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$316
Tue 9/1216:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sat 3/115:45JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 2/12$437
Tue 9/1213:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Wed 10/1210:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 3/12$483
Wed 10/1216:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Thu 11/1208:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 3/12$178
Thu 11/1208:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sat 3/115:45JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 2/12$452
Fri 12/1208:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Tue 6/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$419
Fri 12/1208:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Mon 15/1220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$495
Sat 13/1213:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sat 3/113:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 2/12$468
Sat 13/1208:00CPT - JNB
1 stop3h 45mAirlink
Sat 17/113:35JNB - CPT
1 stop4h 15mAirlink
Deal found 4/12$493
Sun 14/1208:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sat 20/1215:45JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 2/12$498
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 4 December 2025.
Thu 22/110:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 2/12$106
Mon 29/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$111
Fri 30/119:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 3/12$117
Thu 25/1214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$124
Tue 16/1214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 2/12$132
Mon 15/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 2/12$147
Tue 31/307:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$152
Fri 23/117:10CPT - JNB
1 stop15h 25mAirlink
Deal found 2/12$156
Tue 16/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$161
Tue 23/1217:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 2/12$165
Sun 21/1206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/12$170
Find 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 4 December 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 4 December 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
Thu 15/1
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 18/1
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
$187
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
14:00-16:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$208
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 23/5
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 27/5
17:40-19:55
Nonstop2h 15m
$222
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/4
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 15/4
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
$235
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/3
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/3
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
$243
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/3
14:00-16:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$253
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 14/1
07:30-09:35
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 28/1
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$275
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/3
08:00-11:45
1 stop3h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$276
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
06:15-09:35
1 stop3h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 19/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$282
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/4
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 12/4
11:45-15:15
1 stop3h 30m
$290
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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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Delays
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 28 November 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 90 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 $88). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 4 December 2025.
Unlike in the evening, 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 29 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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 4 December 2025.
The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 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 104 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, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being 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 4 December 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
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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 91 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 fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 2h 05m. 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 $83. Another option worth looking into is FlySafair, starting at $158 round trip. Airlink is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $83 and $84 on Airlink and Lift, respectively.
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: LATAM Airlines (93%), Qatar Airways (88%), Airlink (87%).
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 $104. On average you can expect to pay $1,577. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $225.
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 $88). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 4 December 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 4 December 2025.
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