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R1 019+ Cheap flights to OR Tambo

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Mar 29 — Apr 51
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Flights to OR Tambo in 2025

Find the latest flights to OR Tambo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

R2 057

One-way from

R1 019

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 712

Good round-trip deal

R2 605 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 210 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 27/5-27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
Cemair
  • Cemair
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R4 351 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R1 036 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights to OR Tambo Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to OR Tambo Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Thu 18/915:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 30/920:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R2 057
Thu 8/519:50CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Thu 15/520:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 23/3R2 093
Fri 9/520:40CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/520:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R2 384
Thu 1/520:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sun 4/521:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Deal found 23/3R2 712
Mon 24/317:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 25/36:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 23/3R3 367
Wed 2/47:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sat 12/416:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 24/3R3 713

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to OR Tambo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.
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Fly from

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 057

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

19:50-21:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

20:20-22:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 093

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 384

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

20:20-22:20

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

21:05-23:20

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 712

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/4

9:45-11:45

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

16:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

R3 895

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/4

6:30-8:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

6:30-8:40

Nonstop2h 10m

R4 750

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

11:25-13:25

Nonstop2h 00m

R1 019

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 037

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

9:25-11:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 074

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

20:20-22:20

Nonstop2h 00m

R1 274

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Best time to book a flight to OR Tambo

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

When is the best time to book a flight to OR Tambo?

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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to OR Tambo, 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.

How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

On average, a flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo takes 2 hours 0 minutes. Flights to OR Tambo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to OR Tambo?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to OR Tambo should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to OR Tambo

The most flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo are scheduled on a Friday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to OR Tambo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to OR Tambo are Cemair, South African and Hahn Air.

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 OR Tambo ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo, 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 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair and South African to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

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
8,6
Very Good

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

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

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

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

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

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

FAQs about flying to OR Tambo

  • How long is the flight to OR Tambo?

    Flights to OR Tambo, South Africa from other parts of South Africa range from about 1h-2h. Your precise flight time will mainly depend on your departure city. If you’re departing from Cape Town, your flight time is most likely to be on the longer end of the range, simply due to geographical location. If you’re departing from Durban, your proximity to Johannesburg means your flight time will be just about one hour.

  • Where can you get direct flights to OR Tambo from?

    You can book direct flights to OR Tambo from various airports across South Africa. Kulula, SAA, and British Airways provide daily direct flights to OR Tambo from Durban and Cape Town. If you’re departing from George or Port Elizabeth, you can choose from several daily direct flights via Mango, FlySafair, SAA. Thanks to the prevalence of national flights and the popularity of OR Tambo, flying direct from across South Africa is simple and affordable.

  • How do you get from OR Tambo Airport to the city centre?

    If you’re flying to OR Tambo from other airports in South Africa, your destination is likely Johannesburg, which is about 22 km west of the airport. To reach Johannesburg city centre from the airport, you have several options to consider. You can take a taxi, which will take about 20 minutes and cost about 250-323 ZAR. A similar though slightly cheaper possibility is to Uber, which will cost about 205-250 ZAR. Another option is to take a train from the airport to Johannesburg city centre with a transfer in Marlboro. This journey will take about 30 minutes and cost about 250 ZAR. If you prefer to do the driving yourself, you can hire a car at the airport and be on your way.

  • What are some things to do in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and the capital city of Guateng Province. It has a rich history and culture, making it an exciting and fascinating place to visit. A trip to Johannesburg isn’t complete with exploring The Apartheid Museum, which lays bare the country’s struggle for autonomy. Spend time outdoors at Pilanesberg National Park, a perfect day-trip spot where you can see some of Africa’s best loved wildlife in its natural habitat. Take in the eclectic shops, galleries, and cafés in the Maboneng Precinct, a modern urban neighbourhood that celebrates the city’s artists and local businesses. About an hour from the city lies The Cradle of Humankind, a fascinating paleo-anthropological UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to remains dating back millions of years.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to OR Tambo?

    South African citizens traveling to OR Tambo need neither a passport nor a visa, since it’s in Johannesburg. It’s always necessary to bring valid government issued photo identification when travelling however, so be sure to bring your passport or driver’s license.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to OR Tambo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to OR Tambo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to OR Tambo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to OR Tambo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in OR Tambo. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost R430, while return flights cost around R958.

  • How much is a return flight to OR Tambo?

    A return flight to OR Tambo will typically cost around R1 592, however they can be found for as little as R53.

  • Where does the fastest flight to OR Tambo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to OR Tambo, Bloemfontein Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0,0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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