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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from $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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$178

One-way from

$87

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$251

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 10/9-17/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Cemair
  • Cemair
  • 31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Wed 10/920:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 17/907:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 24/3$178
Tue 6/516:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Mon 12/516:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 25/3$208
Mon 31/318:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Mon 14/420:55CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 23/3$250
Mon 24/319:10JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Thu 3/407:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 24/3$339

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

07:00-09:05

Nonstop2h 05m

$178

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

06:30-08:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

08:00-12:40

1 stop4h 40m

$267

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

08:00-10:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$320

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

07:00-09:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

10:45-12:45

Nonstop2h 00m

$369

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

10:30-12:45

Nonstop2h 15m

$87

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

$89

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

13:00-15:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$105

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

05:55-08:15

Nonstop2h 20m

$121

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

10:00-22:10

3 stops36h 10m

$854

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Deals found on 24/3

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,077). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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 JNB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
67 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
112 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
261 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 78 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 15.6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $178 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lift and FlySafair, starting at $208 and $267 round-trip. Users have found that Airlink is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cemair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $87. However, be on the lookout for offers from Airlink and Lift, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town consider choosing Air France(100%), Emirates(96%) or FlySafair(95%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is generally $203, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $84. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $235 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,077). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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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South AfricanCheapest$84Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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