Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from C$ 54

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 20/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
JNB — CPT
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
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How to find the cheapest flight from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best JNB to CPT flight in 2023: compare OR Tambo to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

C$ 2,024

One-way from

C$ 122
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

Price

C$ 1,506 - C$ 2,586

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

CPT

Rainfall

20 - 100 mm

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 24% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 237. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 269.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average C$ 214. You can even find prices in May for less than C$ 214, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as C$ 130. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (JNB - CPT)?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Airlink flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Consider these cheap Airlink flights we've found departing from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap FlySafair flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Have a look at some of the cheapest available FlySafair flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap OR Tambo to Cape Town flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for JNB to CPT flights for September, October
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OR Tambo to Cape Town 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from OR Tambo found for this year
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Direct flights to Cape Town from OR Tambo

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OR Tambo to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Late deals on round-trip flights to Cape Town from OR Tambo, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Cape Town from OR Tambo

The cheapest one-way flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Users in need of a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town can use the search form above.

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C$ 108 - C$ 300

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Return

Price

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/1

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/1

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 108

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/12

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/1

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 109

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/12

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/1

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 116

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/12

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/1

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 122

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/12

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/1

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 124

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/1

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/1

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 142

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/11

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/11

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 163

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/1

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/1

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 164

Johannesburg OR TamboCape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/12

1 stop12h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/12

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 300

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair and Cemair from Johannesburg to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Airlink
8.5
Very good
4 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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

FlySafair
8.1
Very good
13 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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

Useful info, stats and facts about OR Tambo to Cape Town flights.

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 80 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for under C$ 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just C$ 108, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 138.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town under C$ 200. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is less than C$ 137.

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for under C$ 200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than C$ 200.

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town on average per day?

20 flight departures from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 10% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 35% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 45% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 10% of flight departures

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 10m. FlySafair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 108. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 1278 km. All flights are typically direct.

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$ 108. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Airlink. FlySafair is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 54. Lift flights start at C$ 71 while deals on Airlink start at C$ 82 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

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

Consider Ethiopian Air (90%), Kenya Airways (88%) or SWISS (86%) 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$ 131, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 59. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 145 for that flight.

What does JNB to CPT mean?

JNB and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to CPT refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from OR Tambo to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestC$ 142AverageC$ 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapestC$ 150AverageC$ 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestC$ 164AverageC$ 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town

See what time of day planes typically take off from OR Tambo to Cape Town
8%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
36%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
47%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
9%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Sunday74daily flights
Monday84daily flights
Tuesday81daily flights
Wednesday83daily flights
Thursday81daily flights
Friday87daily flights
Saturday72daily flights
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