Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $136
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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 February or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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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 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 29/10$247
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Deal found 25/10$296
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Deal found 28/10$297
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Deal found 29/10$347
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 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 28/10$278
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Deal found 27/10$381
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Deal found 29/10$287
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Deal found 29/10$287
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Deal found 25/10$402
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Deal found 29/10$335
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Deal found 26/10$411
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Deal found 25/10$548
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Deal found 26/10$563
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 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 28/10$278
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Deal found 27/10$338
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Data last updated 30 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 26/10$314
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Deal found 26/10$311
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Deal found 29/10$375
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 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 27/10$136
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Deal found 26/10$138
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Deal found 29/10$139
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Deal found 29/10$141
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Deal found 26/10$146
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Deal found 28/10$148
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Deal found 29/10$156
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Deal found 29/10$175
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 30 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 6/12
08:00-10:00
Nonstop2h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$136
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 2/12
14:00-16:00
Nonstop2h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$136
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 26/2
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$139
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 30/3
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$148
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/11
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$158
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 27/11
07:00-09:00
Nonstop2h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$175
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 6/12
08:00-10:00
Nonstop2h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$183
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/3
09:00-11:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$278
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/11
17:10-14:15
1 stop21h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$283
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 31/1
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 31/1
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
$287
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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?
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 62 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $202). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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 30 October 2026.
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 91% on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
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 24 October 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $202 and $313 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $278 on Airlink (6 Mar–12 Mar).
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 30 October 2026.
The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 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 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
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 84 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 0 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 Cemair 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 to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Airlink. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $80 and $88 on Lift and Cemair, 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: Kenya Airways (97%), Malaysia Airlines (93%), Asiana Airlines (93%).
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 $119. On average you can expect to pay $1,719. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $286.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $202). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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 30 October 2026.
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