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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from £44

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£44

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£114

Good round-trip deal

£102 or less

Good one-way deal

£42 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 1/10-6/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 September 2025.

Wed 1/1015:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Mon 6/1020:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/9£87
Tue 7/1017:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Mon 13/1020:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/9£88
Tue 28/1020:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Thu 30/1005:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9£98
Mon 20/1020:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Fri 24/1018:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 16/9£103
Sun 2/1105:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Thu 6/1106:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9£104
Wed 12/1120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 19/1118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 15/9£107
Mon 20/1020:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Wed 29/1009:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 15/9£109
Mon 20/1019:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Fri 24/1019:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 15/9£111
Sun 19/1005:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1006:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£114
Sun 19/1005:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sat 25/1021:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 15/9£116
Tue 23/908:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Tue 23/920:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 15/9£117

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£100

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

16:10-19:40

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£111

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

07:30-09:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

£132

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

£136

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

16:25-19:55

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£139

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

07:30-09:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£140

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£141

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

07:30-09:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£144

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

£145

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

15:05-17:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£44

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

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

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 return flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 88 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 return from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

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 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
116 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town. 6 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 75 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    For as low as £100, Airlink can have you in Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 2h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 790 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Cemair, at £36, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include South African and Airlink. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town on time: Kenya Airways (98%), GOL (94%), FlySafair (90%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £120, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £33. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £98.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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 OR Tambo to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest£36Average£216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest£55Average£140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapest£63Average£94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapest£75Average£128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapest£77Average£112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlexFlightCheapest£111Average£125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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