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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $89

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 713,645 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2024.

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Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

06:15-08:30

Nonstop2h 15m

$180

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/1

20:40-22:45

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

20:20-22:30

Nonstop2h 10m

$205

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/1

07:00-09:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

07:00-09:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$289

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/12

19:15-21:15

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/12

16:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$430

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/1

06:50-08:55

Nonstop2h 05m

$89

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/12

19:50-21:55

Nonstop2h 05m

$128

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/12

16:00-18:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$160

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/12

10:45-12:45

Nonstop2h 00m

$170

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

07:10-15:00

1 stop7h 50m

$541

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/1

06:40-19:10

2 stops12h 30m

$688

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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 11 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$180

One-way from

$89

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$260
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  • Airlink
  • 12/2-15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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  • Airlink
  • 19/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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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 11 December 2024.

Tue 10/1209:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 10/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 9/12$274
Fri 27/1206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 1/115:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12$275
Mon 16/1219:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sat 28/1216:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 10/12$430

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 6 December 2024.

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 73 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,115). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 11 December 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 11 December 2024.

The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 11 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lift and Airlink from Cape Town to Johannesburg. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Airlink
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
114 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
281 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

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 3 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • 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 $180. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FlySafair and Lift, with the lowest prices starting at $205 and $289, respectively. Airlink is priced at 18% 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 Airlink. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $128 and $199 on Lift and FlySafair, 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: Air France (100%), Kenya Airways (100%), FlySafair (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 $100. On average you can expect to pay $1,332. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $2.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,115). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$142Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapest$149Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapest$170Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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