Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £49
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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JNB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday
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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 12 December 2025.
Thu 11/1214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 14/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 11/12£129
Fri 12/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 6/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£133
Fri 12/1214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 16/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 11/12£146
Tue 23/1206:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Mon 29/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 10/12£155
Thu 18/1216:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Thu 25/1214:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 11/12£155
Thu 25/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 31/1216:25JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£164
Mon 22/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Wed 24/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 10/12£170
Fri 12/1208:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sun 14/1210:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 11/12£171
Thu 11/1213:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Sun 14/1213:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 10/12£178
Wed 24/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 7/113:35JNB - CPT
1 stop4h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£178
Tue 16/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 17/1216:25JNB - CPT
1 stop3h 30mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£181
Best flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Wed 25/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 3/307:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£95
Wed 11/309:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£102
Sat 23/515:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 27/515:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£109
Sat 17/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 19/116:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£112
Tue 10/318:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£116
Sun 26/418:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 29/417:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£128
Direct flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Thu 30/407:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 24/520:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 9/12£83
Fri 15/509:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 19/517:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 9/12£84
Wed 18/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 24/207:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£87
Sat 25/406:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 2/517:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£90
Wed 4/307:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£91
Thu 19/206:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 23/220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£95
Mon 19/120:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 11/12£97
Mon 19/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12£99
Sun 25/106:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 1/205:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 11/12£100
Wed 11/309:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 13/320:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£102
Sat 17/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 19/117:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£104
Wed 28/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 30/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£107
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 11/1214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 14/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 11/12£129
Fri 12/1218:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 6/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£133
Sun 14/1214:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 14/1219:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 12/12£131
Thu 25/1215:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Wed 31/1220:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 12/12£121
Fri 16/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 18/120:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£111
Sat 17/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Mon 19/117:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£104
Mon 19/120:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 11/12£97
Mon 19/107:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/120:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12£99
Sun 25/106:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 1/205:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 11/12£100
Wed 28/107:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Fri 30/107:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£107
One-way flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Tue 27/106:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£49
Tue 20/109:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£50
Thu 12/207:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£51
Thu 22/110:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 10/12£52
Wed 24/1217:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 11/12£53
Sat 9/508:50CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 10/12£54
Mon 29/1219:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 11/12£58
Mon 26/118:25CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£61
Tue 13/119:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 12/12£66
Thu 18/1205:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 11/12£68
Mon 22/1205:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 11/12£72
Sat 27/1216:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 11/12£73
Find 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 12 December 2025.
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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Cape Town
Fly to
OR Tambo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/2
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 3/3
07:30-09:45
Nonstop2h 15m
£95
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
09:00-11:05
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
£102
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 23/5
15:20-17:25
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 27/5
15:05-17:20
Nonstop2h 15m
£109
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 17/1
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
16:25-18:40
Nonstop2h 15m
£112
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/3
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
20:35-22:50
Nonstop2h 15m
£116
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 26/4
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 29/4
17:40-19:55
Nonstop2h 15m
£128
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/1
06:05-08:10
Nonstop2h 05m
£49
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/3
07:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 05m
£50
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 30/1
18:25-20:30
Nonstop2h 05m
£50
Cape TownJohannesburg
CPT - JNB
CPTJNB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 20/1
09:00-11:05
Nonstop2h 05m
£50
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
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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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 90 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 £44). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of £57). 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 12 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
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 6 December 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. Sunday 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
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 12 December 2025.
The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (116 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African
from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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.
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 from for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
For a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 86 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 2h 05m. Fly via Airlink to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 790 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at £49. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Lift, with the lowest prices starting at £56 and £64, respectively. Airlink is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 £35. Lift flights start at £36 while deals on Cemair start at £37 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Consider LATAM Airlines (93%), Qatar Airways (88%) or Airlink (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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 £134, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £51. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay £170 for that flight.
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 £44). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of £57). 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.
Explore flights to OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Discover the top 4 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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