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Flight deals from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town

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Cape Town.$159 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Cape Town on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Cape Town.$168 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Thu, 12 Feb.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Cape Town.$168 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Cape Town.$168 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jan, returning Wed, 21 Jan.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Cape Town.$168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Cape Town.$168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 28 Nov.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Cape Town.$168 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Cape Town.$168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $159
Jun
from $174
Jul
from $189
Aug
from $170
Sep
from $168
Oct
from $168
Nov
from $168
Dec
from $168
Jan
from $168
Feb
from $168
Mar
from $168
Apr
from $168

Direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Johannesburg to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$159
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineSafair
Average flights per week462

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town is $159. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town.
Safair, Air New Zealand and South African Airways fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town.
As of May 2025, there are 462 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport on Saturday, 24 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Safair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Johannesburg and Cape Town follow the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • Flights from JNB to CPT start from 05:55 — the earliest with Safair. The last departure is at 20:35 with Airlink (South Africa). In total, you can choose from 715 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights.

  • Your JNB to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, so getting to Cape Town (and then touring more of South Africa!) is simple. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Airlink (South Africa).

  • With a dependable 86.3% of services arriving as planned, Airlink (South Africa) has the best on-time record for JNB to CPT flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JNB and CPT:

    • Bram Fischer International Airport

    • East London Airport

    • Port Elizabeth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $75. A return fare right now is $159. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from JNB to CPT, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from JNB to CPT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to JNB:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from JNB to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its popular sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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