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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 128

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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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 10 June 2026.

Thu 31/126:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Tue 5/14:20 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 8/6C$ 258
Fri 19/68:55 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
FlySafair
Sun 21/65:55 a.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 20m
FlySafair
Deal found 7/6C$ 265
Tue 3/116:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Thu 5/118:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 7/6C$ 272
Sat 20/61:30 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Cemair
Sun 21/64:00 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Cemair
Deal found 8/6C$ 280
Mon 10/86:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Wed 12/88:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 8/6C$ 282
Wed 24/67:00 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Cemair
Wed 24/64:00 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Cemair
Deal found 8/6C$ 286
Sat 27/66:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sat 4/74:20 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 8/6C$ 291

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 272

One-way from

C$ 128

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 219

Good round-trip deal

C$ 5,613 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 166 or less
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  • 3/11-5/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m 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 10 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 305

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 360

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

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

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 428

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

4:50 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

1 stop2h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 435

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

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

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 442

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

5:10 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 442

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

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

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 470

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

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

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 471

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

5:10 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 474

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

5:10 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 481

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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?

Booking 83 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 195). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 297). 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 10 June 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 53% 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 10 June 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
131 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

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
131 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

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 76 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$ 110. This flight start at 52% 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 Airlink. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 77. Users have also found prices from C$ 90 and C$ 91 on FlySafair and South African, 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: Kenya Airways (92%), FlySafair (91%), TAAG( 91%).

  • 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$ 133. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for C$ 353 on average, our data indicates C$ 3,002 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 195). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 297). 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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FlySafairCheapestC$ 110AverageC$ 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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