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$57+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 Saturday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Airlink)

One-way from

$57
(OneTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$129

Good round-trip deal

$144 or less

Good one-way deal

$62 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 2/229:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 2/236:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 2/19$103
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 6/136:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 6/1412:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 2/19$114
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/66:50 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/95:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$123
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2111:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 2/237:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 2/19$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:40 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Mon 3/246:05 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mSouth African
Deal found 2/19$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/168:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Fri 3/214:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 2/19$181

Find flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo within your budget

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/13

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/14

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$114

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/6

6:50 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/9

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$123

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

5:45 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

1:25 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$127

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

6:40 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

6:05 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$156

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/16

8:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/21

4:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$181

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/22

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/22

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$198

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/11

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$57

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/16

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$58

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/26

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$65

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/31

8:20 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$73

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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 Cape Town to OR Tambo in February.
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*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Cape Town-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Cape Town-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Cape Town to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 73 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 February 20, 2025.

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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 70% on airfare.

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 round-trip from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers 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 mornings 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 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 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair and South African from Cape Town to Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
67 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

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

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

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

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

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

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

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

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

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?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 81 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 6 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $114 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are FlySafair and South African, starting at $127 and $156 round-trip. Users have found that Airlink is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $57. Airlink flights start at $58 while deals on Lift start at $65 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are LATAM Airlines (98%), Emirates (96%) and 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 $39. On average you can expect to pay $755. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $118.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$56Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
FlexFlightCheapest$86Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$86Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$96Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$102Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CemairCheapest$102Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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