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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from $143

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 28 April 2026.

Thu 17/918:15
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
FlySafair
Wed 23/920:55
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Deal found 23/4$196
Wed 12/817:40
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Tue 18/818:25
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 24/4$253
Fri 4/916:20
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Thu 10/918:25
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 27/4$255
Thu 12/1120:35
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Tue 17/1118:25
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 23/4$256
Fri 4/916:20
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Mon 7/918:25
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 24/4$260
Tue 8/920:35
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Tue 15/906:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 23/4$262
Tue 20/1020:35
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Tue 27/1006:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 23/4$263
Wed 12/807:30
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Wed 12/815:20
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 24/4$267
Fri 30/1017:40
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Tue 3/1115:20
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 23/4$269
Mon 17/820:35
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Fri 21/818:25
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 26/4$270
Wed 1/717:40
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Wed 15/706:05
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 23/4$272
Wed 3/620:35
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Mon 8/609:55
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 23/4$273

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$196

One-way from

$143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$102 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 17/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 17/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

$267

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

17:40-19:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

09:55-12:00

Nonstop2h 05m

$309

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

17:40-19:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

09:00-11:05

Nonstop2h 05m

$309

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

17:40-19:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

$311

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

17:40-19:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

$333

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

07:30-09:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

09:00-11:05

Nonstop2h 05m

$333

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

16:20-18:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

16:50-19:40

1 stop2h 50m

$405

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:10-20:40

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

07:00-09:05

Nonstop2h 05m

$405

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

17:10-20:40

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

$409
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

$145

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is 89 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $188). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 28 April 2026.

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 evening 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 25 April 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

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 28 April 2026.
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.
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
87 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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
129 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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 OR Tambo to Cape Town. 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 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 82 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 $267. 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 Lift. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $90 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Airlink and FlySafair, starting at $93 and $116 round-trip. Users have found that Lift is 58% 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 $68. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cemair and Airlink, 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 LATAM Airlines(95%), Air France(93%) or Emirates(93%), 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 $182, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $90. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $337 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $188). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LiftCheapest$90Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapest$93Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapest$116Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$168Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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