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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £104 and £150 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £115 on FlySafair (6 Sept–26 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £104 and £150 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £115 on FlySafair (6 Sept–26 Sept).

Question 2

How often are flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 8% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 2h. Fly via FlySafair, Cemair, or 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at £61. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Lift, with the lowest prices starting at £72 and £89, respectively. Airlink is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £36. Lift flights start at £37 while deals on Cemair start at £41 one-way.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 67 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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £106). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Thursday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally £168, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £44. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay £141 for that flight.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Kenya Airways (94%), Emirates (93%) or United Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

FlySafair, South African and Airlink are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to JNB?

Accepted Answer

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 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 81 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo?

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo?

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Deals for Cape Town to OR Tambo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to OR Tambo from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£115
One-way from	£58
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£142
Good round-trip deal	£149 or less
Good one-way deal	£67 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	Cheapest£61	Average£94	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	Cheapest£72	Average£111	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Lift	Cheapest£89	Average£149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Lift flights
FlySafair	Cheapest£90	Average£132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 67 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to JNB?

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 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £104 and £150 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £115 on FlySafair (6 Sept–26 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Thursday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

How often are flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 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 early afternoon 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 Monday 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £104 and £150 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £115 on FlySafair (6 Sept–26 Sept).