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$82+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or July, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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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 January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$82
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May

Average price

$130
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/265:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Wed 1/297:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 1/16$82
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/197:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Wed 1/226:30 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 1/16$92
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/26:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$100
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/315:40 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 9/33:20 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 1/15$110
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/269:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mSouth African
Wed 1/2910:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 1/16$141
This Cemair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cemair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/184:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Sun 1/198:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 1/16$158
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Sat 2/156:00 amJNB - CPT
1 stop6h 15mHahn Air
Sat 2/228:30 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mHahn Air
Deal found 1/16$251

Find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/26

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/29

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$82

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/10

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$110

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/25

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/28

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$126

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/26

9:00 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/29

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$141

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/30

9:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

9:45 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$238

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

4:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

12:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$243

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/15

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/22

8:30 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$251

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/24

6:15 am-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$91

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/10

8:40 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$93

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/31

11:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$95

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

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

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 round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 January 16, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 round-trip from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 January 16, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Thursday (99 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 January 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink and Lift from Johannesburg to Cape Town. 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
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1

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
68 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1

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
114 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

South African
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
276 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1

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?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 81 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl per day from 9 different airlines.

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

    Flying on FlySafair is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $82. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Airlink and Lift, with the lowest prices starting at $110 and $126, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $93 and $95 on Cemair and Airlink, respectively.

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

    Consider KLM (94%), FlySafair (88%) or Qatar Airways (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $51. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $108 on average our data indicates $166 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest$55Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hahn AirCheapest$75Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$86Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$86Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
FlySafairCheapest$100Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hahn Air SystemsCheapest$103Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$104Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$104Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,203Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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