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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R1 016

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
helmi 25 — maalis 41
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 Thursday and return on a Monday

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 20 helmikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R2 050

One-way from

R1 016

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 382

Good round-trip deal

R2 232 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 012 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 18/4-23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R4 673 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R1 071 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 20 helmikuu 2025.

la 22/221:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
su 23/26:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 19/2R1 902
la 22/221:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
su 23/27:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R2 032
pe 13/618:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
pe 20/612:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 18/2R2 105
ke 19/213:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
su 23/27:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 18/2R2 161
ti 11/320:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
to 13/36:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mSouth African
Deal found 19/2R2 641
la 22/27:10CPT - JNB
1 stop5h 55mHahn Air
su 23/27:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mHahn Air
Deal found 19/2R4 082
la 22/213:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
su 23/215:00JNB - CPT
1 stop6h 45mCemair
Deal found 18/2R4 285

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 helmikuu 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

pe 18/4

17:50-19:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 23/4

16:40-19:00

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 050

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

pe 13/6

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 20/6

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 105

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

la 17/5

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 20/5

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 382

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

la 8/3

20:20-22:20

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 15/3

21:05-23:15

Nonstop2h 10m

R2 456

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

su 9/3

8:00-10:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 11/3

13:00-21:45

1 stop8h 45m

R4 488

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

la 29/3

17:30-19:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 6/4

19:00-21:10

Nonstop2h 10m

R4 580

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

ke 2/4

17:35-19:40

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 016

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

la 16/8

6:05-8:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 071

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

ke 5/3

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R1 200

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

ma 31/3

6:40-8:40

Nonstop2h 00m

R1 348

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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.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 R89). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 20 helmikuu 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 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 20 helmikuu 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 - 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 20 helmikuu 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, such as Airlink, FlySafair and South African. 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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Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

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
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

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
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Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

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

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 81 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Cape Town airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    FlySafair, at R2 050, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Airlink and South African. Users have found that FlySafair is 22% 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 R1 016. Airlink flights start at R1 071 while deals on Lift start at R1 200 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing LATAM Airlines(98%), Emirates(96%) or Qantas Airways(94%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R24 812, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R659. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R2 032 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Port Elizabeth most often. Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights stop in Durban the next most.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Durban?

    Most Durban visitors opt to spend their time at uShaka Marine World, Durban City Hall and Natural Science Museum, and Durban Botanical Gardens. Travellers on a stopover in Durban can visit uShaka Marine World, Durban City Hall and Natural Science Museum, and Durban Botanical Gardens, by travelling 29,8 km, 29,3 km, and 28,7 km, respectively after landing at Durban King Shaka Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Durban can hire one for about R392 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in East London least frequently.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Fly from Cape Town to OR Tambo on these airlines

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FlySafair flights from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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South African flights from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 helmikuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR901AverageR2 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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CemairCheapestR968AverageR2 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapestR1 306AverageR1 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR1 390AverageR2 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 410AverageR2 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapestR1 738AverageR2 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlexFlightCheapestR2 001AverageR2 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR2 048AverageR2 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR26 148AverageR28 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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