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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 87

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
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 June, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 12 March 2026.

Fri 13/38:40 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Sun 15/36:30 a.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Deal found 11/3C$ 163
Wed 7/106:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sat 10/107:30 a.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 7/3C$ 174
Fri 24/77:00 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Fri 31/75:40 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 7/3C$ 175
Sun 4/106:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sat 10/104:20 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 8/3C$ 177
Wed 11/37:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Lift
Mon 16/32:00 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 10m
Lift
Deal found 9/3C$ 179
Thu 25/66:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Thu 9/78:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 8/3C$ 182
Sun 26/76:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Wed 19/85:40 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 9/3C$ 183
Thu 31/127:00 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Tue 5/112:20 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 10/3C$ 186
Fri 21/86:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sun 23/88:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 9/3C$ 189
Fri 29/56:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Mon 1/68:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 9/3C$ 191

Find 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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 175

One-way from

C$ 87

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 208

Good round-trip deal

C$ 183 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 96 or less
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  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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  • 23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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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 12 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 175

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

9:55 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 183

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 187

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 194

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 255

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 293

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 307

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

4:25 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 307

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

7:50 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop3h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 358

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

6:15 a.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop3h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 372

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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 6 March 2026.

Booking 90 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 86). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 106). 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 12 March 2026.

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 79% 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 12 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
128 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
128 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
128 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

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 95 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 1 airline has 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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$ 107. This flight start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Lift. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 46. Users have also found prices from C$ 74 and C$ 84 on Airlink and FlySafair, respectively.

  • 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 (94%), Kenya Airways (94%), Airlink( 92%).

  • 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$ 80. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for C$ 323 on average, our data indicates C$ 2,013 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 86). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 106). 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
FlySafairCheapestC$ 107AverageC$ 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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