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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 77

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday 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 27 October 2025.

Thu 20/116:05 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 24/113:05 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 27/10C$ 186
Thu 30/106:25 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 2/117:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 27/10C$ 197
Fri 31/107:00 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 10/118:35 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 26/10C$ 232
Fri 12/126:25 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 6/17:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 25/10C$ 269
Wed 5/113:20 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 12/118:35 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 27/10C$ 292
Fri 5/127:00 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 8/127:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 27/10C$ 294
Sat 22/117:00 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 2/128:35 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 26/10C$ 295
Sun 9/116:05 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 16/117:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 27/10C$ 297
Fri 31/106:05 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 2/117:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 26/10C$ 298
Tue 11/111:30 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sun 16/118:00 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 26/10C$ 311

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 27 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 154

One-way from

C$ 77

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 232

Good round-trip deal

C$ 202 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 242 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 10/3-13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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  • Airlink
  • 28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 October 2025.
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Cape Town

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

12:20 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 154

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

5:40 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 161

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

3:05 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 161

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

3:20 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 161

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

5:40 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 161

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

3:05 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 178

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/3

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

4:20 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 190

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 197

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

12:20 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 204

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 207

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 round-trip flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 81). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 115). 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 27 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 78% on airfare.

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 27 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink and FlySafair from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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
83 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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
8.3
Very good
113 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15.6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 88 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 2 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 2h 05m. The distance from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 1271 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at C$ 110. Another option worth looking into is Airlink, starting at C$ 156 round trip. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Cape Town, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (97%), LATAM Airlines (96%), Kenya Airways( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 89. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for C$ 182 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,759 when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 81). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 115). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestC$ 110AverageC$ 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestC$ 156AverageC$ 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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