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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town from £54

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 85 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£90

One-way from

£56

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£107

Good round-trip deal

£92 or less

Good one-way deal

£47 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 10/5-14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Lift
  • Lift
  • 27/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% 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 21 February 2025.

Thu 23/1012:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 26/1006:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 20/2£90
Sun 16/305:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sat 22/321:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 21/2£97
Tue 11/319:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Fri 14/307:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 20/2£107
Sun 16/305:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/320:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£118
Tue 4/309:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Thu 13/313:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 20/2£166

Find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

07:30-09:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

£90

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

05:55-08:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

21:05-23:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£97

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

19:00-21:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

07:00-09:00

Nonstop2h 00m

£107

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

05:55-08:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/3

20:20-22:20

Nonstop2h 00m

£118

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

09:30-11:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

£166

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

12:15-14:30

Nonstop2h 15m

£54

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

20:20-22:35

Nonstop2h 15m

£55

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

06:30-08:40

Nonstop2h 10m

£56

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

08:00-10:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£76

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

06:20-16:20

2 stops10h 00m

£401

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

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 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 85 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 £1,330). 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 21 February 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 11% 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 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town. 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from JNB to CPT 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 (65 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.9

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
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Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.9

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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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Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.9

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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

Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
263 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.9

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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 84 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Airlink, at £90, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include FlySafair and Lift. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lift, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £56. Airlink flights start at £64 while deals on FlySafair start at £74 one-way.

  • 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: KLM (95%), Airlink (94%), Qatar Airways (94%).

  • 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 £182, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £27. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £97.

  • 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 £1,330). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest£40Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest£72Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapest£81Average£105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapest£84Average£123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapest£84Average£131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlexFlightCheapest£111Average£134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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