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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from C$ 94

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
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 April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 177

One-way from

C$ 94

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 203

Good round-trip deal

C$ 157 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 148 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 26/1-31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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  • Airlink
  • 14/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 13 November 2025.

Wed 19/117:10 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Wed 26/118:25 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 12/11C$ 189
Thu 20/117:00 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Thu 27/118:25 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 11/11C$ 205
Sun 16/117:00 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Wed 19/119:30 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 12/11C$ 216
Wed 31/125:40 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 21/16:05 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 13/11C$ 223
Mon 17/117:00 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Fri 21/117:00 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 11/11C$ 228
Sun 23/118:30 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/115:45 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11C$ 230
Thu 4/1210:25 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 8/129:00 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 13/11C$ 234
Wed 3/127:00 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/128:55 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11C$ 238
Wed 3/127:00 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:55 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11C$ 240
Wed 26/118:35 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 3/126:25 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 13/11C$ 254

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Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 13 November 2025.
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Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

11:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

6:05 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 205

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

8:35 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

7:00 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 207

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

11:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

6:05 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 214

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

7:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

6:05 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 217

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:35 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

6:05 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 233

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

8:35 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop3h 45m

C$ 245

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

1:35 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop4h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

7:00 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 245

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

4:25 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

5:10 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

1 stop15h 25m

C$ 251

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

8:35 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop3h 45m

C$ 251

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

8:35 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

6:25 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 254

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 80). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 140). 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 13 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 round-trip from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 13 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

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
8.4
Very good
84 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

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
116 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

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
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

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 73 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 3h 30m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 205. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 1271 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town round-trip from C$ 146. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Airlink, from C$ 154, and South African, from C$ 168. FlySafair is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    Consider FlySafair (85%), Qatar Airways (84%) or Kenya Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

  • 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 C$ 233, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 104. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 196 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 vacation 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 80). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 140). 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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