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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from C$ 91

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 158

One-way from

C$ 91

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 187
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 10/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Lift
  • Lift
  • 19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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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 17 January 2025.

Mon 20/17:00 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Tue 21/19:30 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 16/1C$ 141
Sun 31/83:05 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sat 6/96:05 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 16/1C$ 158
Sat 8/28:20 p.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mFlySafair
Sun 9/25:45 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1C$ 210
Sat 18/110:30 a.m.JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Sun 19/18:00 a.m.CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 16/1C$ 229

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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

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

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

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

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 158

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

6:30 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 181

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

8:20 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

5:45 a.m.-7:50 a.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

C$ 208

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 339

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

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

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

7:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 342

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

9:30 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 91

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 93

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

4:40 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 102

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 141

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

12:00 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 556

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

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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 10 January 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 C$ 1,057). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight 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 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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 17 January 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 20.0 - 100.0 mm 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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and Cemair from Johannesburg to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
68 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

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
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

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
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

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
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

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?

    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 81 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town round-trip from C$ 158. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lift, from C$ 181, and FlySafair, from C$ 208. Airlink is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lift, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 91. Airlink flights start at C$ 93 while deals on FlySafair start at C$ 102 one-way.

  • 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?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is generally C$ 223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 83. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 218 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 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 C$ 1,057). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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$ 150AverageC$ 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestC$ 158AverageC$ 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapestC$ 188AverageC$ 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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