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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $89

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$179

One-way from

$89

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$202

Good round-trip deal

$1,201 or less

Good one-way deal

$105 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 25/6-30/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Fri 21/207:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 23/207:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 20/2$136
Wed 25/607:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 30/615:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 20/2$179
Fri 11/420:55CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 13/405:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 20/2$193
Fri 21/206:10CPT - JNB
1 stop6h 20mCemair
Sun 23/208:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 20/2$328

Find flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/6

07:00-09:05

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

15:05-17:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$179

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

20:55-23:00

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

05:55-08:15

Nonstop2h 20m

$193

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

07:00-09:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

16:00-18:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$223

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

08:00-10:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

13:00-16:20

1 stop27h 20m

$390

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

$89

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

21:05-23:10

Nonstop2h 05m

$94

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

18:05-20:05

Nonstop2h 00m

$102

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$111

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

06:10-17:45

1 stop11h 35m

$241

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

06:05-18:55

2 stops12h 50m

$557

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

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 return flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $1,117). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 57% on flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to OR Tambo. 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Thursday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, FlySafair and South African from Cape Town to Johannesburg. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

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
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

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
113 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

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

South African
7.5
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

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
263 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

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 Cape Town to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Cape Town Intl has 78 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $179. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FlySafair and Lift, with the lowest prices starting at $193 and $223, respectively. Airlink is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 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 $89. Users have also found prices from $94 and $102 on FlySafair and South African, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: LATAM Airlines (98%), Emirates (96%), Qantas Airways (94%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is $83. On average you can expect to pay $1,618. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $2.

  • 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 holiday 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 $1,117). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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
AirlinkCheapest$143Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapest$149Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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