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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 131

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 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
25 Jun — 2 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 90 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 26 May 2026.

Mon 16/116:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Tue 17/117:30 a.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 24/5C$ 262
Sun 4/106:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Thu 8/108:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 26/5C$ 265
Thu 29/106:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sun 1/114:20 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 26/5C$ 266
Thu 31/126:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Tue 5/13:05 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 23/5C$ 271
Mon 3/86:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sat 22/83:05 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 24/5C$ 277
Fri 28/86:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Mon 31/88:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 22/5C$ 279
Thu 27/89:55 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Sat 29/83:05 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 22/5C$ 280
Thu 6/86:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Wed 12/88:35 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 23/5C$ 282
Mon 7/99:55 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Thu 10/93:05 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 25/5C$ 287
Mon 25/59:30 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Lift
Mon 25/54:00 p.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 10m
Lift
Deal found 23/5C$ 289
Tue 7/76:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Wed 8/77:30 a.m.
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 26/5C$ 290

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 26 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 262

One-way from

C$ 131

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 199

Good round-trip deal

C$ 5,557 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 161 or less
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  • 16/11-17/11
  • 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/7

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 271

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 384

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

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

1 stop2h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 420

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

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

1 stop3h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

10:25 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 461

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

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

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 469

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

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

1 stop3h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 476

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

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

1 stop3h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 480

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

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

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 491

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

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

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

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

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 493

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

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

1 stop3h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 496

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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 89 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$ 193). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 286). 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 26 May 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 56% 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 26 May 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
130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.2

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
130 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.0

Food

6.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.2

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 73 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. 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$ 109. This flight start at 49% 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$ 76. Users have also found prices from C$ 89 and C$ 90 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%), LATAM Airlines (89%), TAAG( 89%).

  • 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$ 114. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for C$ 349 on average, our data indicates C$ 2,961 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$ 193). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 286). 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$ 109AverageC$ 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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