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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 78

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 152

One-way from

C$ 78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 227

Good round-trip deal

C$ 259 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 100 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 4/2-25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 September 2025.

Thu 13/115:45 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 16/116:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 10/9C$ 200
Wed 17/97:00 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 23/96:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 10/9C$ 202
Tue 30/96:30 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 30/97:00 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 11/9C$ 212
Wed 22/106:25 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 1/1110:25 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/9C$ 223
Sat 13/93:20 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 15/98:35 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/9C$ 244
Wed 8/105:00 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Wed 15/106:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 10/9C$ 247
Fri 5/126:05 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 8/127:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/9C$ 248
Thu 11/97:00 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Mon 15/97:10 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 10/9C$ 251
Fri 24/107:00 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 26/108:00 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 11/9C$ 262
Fri 26/93:20 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 28/97:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/9C$ 263
Wed 5/119:00 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 11/115:10 p.m.JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 11/9C$ 272
Tue 18/112:00 p.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 19/114:25 p.m.JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 10/9C$ 277

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Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 152

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 154

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

2:00 p.m.-4:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 159

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$ 200

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 244

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/10

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

6:30 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 247

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 248

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 248

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 248

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

9:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 83

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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 29 August 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$ 989). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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 September 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 73% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 September 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
8.6
Very good
76 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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
8.6
Very good
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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
8.6
Very good
76 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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 77 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$ 109. Another option worth looking into is Airlink, starting at C$ 154 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: LATAM Airlines (99%), Egyptair (98%), Emirates( 97%).

  • 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$ 76. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for C$ 625 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,898 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$ 989). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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$ 109AverageC$ 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestC$ 154AverageC$ 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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