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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town from $78

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:15 - 22:30JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
19:10 - 21:15CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
$172FlySafair
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Wed, 17 Apr - Wed, 24 Apr
20:15 - 22:30JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
05:45 - 07:50CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
$179FlySafair
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Wed, 17 Apr - Thu, 18 Apr
05:55 - 08:15JNB-CPT
2h 20mdirect
15:15 - 17:20CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
$187FlySafair
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 28 May
17:40 - 19:55JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
06:05 - 08:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
$196Airlink
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Wed, 8 May - Mon, 13 May
20:25 - 22:40JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
09:20 - 11:25CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
$216Airlink
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Fri, 3 May - Wed, 22 May
19:00 - 21:10JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
$230FlexFlight
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Mon, 13 May - Wed, 15 May
19:10 - 21:25JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
09:45 - 11:45CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
$257Cemair
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Mon, 13 May - Thu, 16 May
08:40 - 10:55JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
09:45 - 11:45CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
$259Cemair
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Mon, 13 May - Thu, 16 May
10:35 - 20:25JNB-CPT
9h 50m2 stops
07:00 - 16:20CPT-JNB
9h 20m2 stops
$783LAM
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Sun, 28 Apr - Wed, 8 May
15:45 - 20:25JNB-CPT
4h 40m1 stop
07:00 - 16:20CPT-JNB
9h 20m2 stops
$789LAM
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Sun, 28 Apr - Wed, 8 May

Flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $166 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $283 and $253 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Cape Town from Johannesburg were found on FlySafair ($78) and Airlink ($98), and the lowest return tickets were found on FlySafair ($172) and Airlink ($196).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Cape Town?

Johannesburg and Cape Town are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (21 flights per day), South African (9 flights per day), and Airlink (7 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.
There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, Global Aviation Operations, Singapore Airlines and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with FlySafair at $112 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town per day?

Each day, there are between 47 and 60 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 2h 14m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 380 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 55m to travel the 2,045 km between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 05:55 and will be landing in Cape Town at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town jets off at 20:30 and lands at 22:40.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Cape Town flights

  • Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Airport?

    Yes, you can get a direct flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town, with many airlines operating this route throughout the week. Airlines such Cemair, Kulula and Mango all fly this route. There are also indirect routes too, but due to the efficiency and cost of the direct options, it’s unlikely you’ll choose to fly indirectly unless the time of departure suits you better.

  • Are there hotels near the airport I can stay at?

    Yes, whether you need a hotel to stay at because you have an early flight or you just want to take it easy on the day of your flight, there are plenty of options for you at Johannesburg Airport. Hotels such as Southern Sun or Protea Hotel are situated only a short walk from the terminal building, which is great for those who don't want to be in a rush.

  • Will I have free Wi-Fi on arrival at Cape Town Airport?

    Yes, once you arrive at Cape Town Airport, you will have access to free Wi-Fi, so you can book a journey through a ride-share app, video call a friend or just check your emails. This can be very useful for people who have flown from Johannesburg but do not have a South African phone contract.

  • How can I get from Cape Town Airport to the centre?

    Upon arrival, there are several ways to reach the centre of Cape Town. One of the most efficient options is to get a taxi, which costs about 430 ZAR (21.60 GBP) and takes about 20min. You can also get a MyCiti bus, which costs approximately 50 ZAR (2.50 GBP) and will take you to the centre in about 30min. You can find both the taxi rank and the bus stops on the ground floor at the front of the terminal building.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town was $51 for a one-way ticket and $112 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of $184 and an overall rating of 8.3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $198 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $82 or less one-way and $184 or less round-trip.
  • It’s easy to reach Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport from the city centre, making it a great airport for your onward journey. A taxi tends to be one of the most efficient methods, costing about 600 ZAR (30 GBP) and taking around 40min.
  • From Cape Town Airport you can reach some great parts of South Africa, such as Hermanus in about 1h 30min by car and Grotto By in about 1h, which makes it a well located airport to explore the south coast of the country from.
  • At Johannesburg Airport, you can escape the crowds and enjoy some time to yourself ahead of your flight at one of its lounges. Lounges such as Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge provides refreshments in an air-conditioned room, as well as showers, for about 422 ZAR (21 GBP) per person.
  • You can access mobility assistance at Johannesburg Airport if you book in advance with your airline for this service. Whilst there are wheelchairs at the airport, you normally need to wait for one to become available before travelling through, so it's best to pre-arrange this with your airline.
  • If you’re flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town on business then, you might want to opt for an airline that has Business Class seating, such as British Airways.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +14 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +15 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.2
AirlinkOverall score based on 85 reviews
88crew
84overall
82boarding
76food
82comfort
64entertainment
Airline reviews

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"
Pros: "Courteous crew"
Cons: "Entertainment console only partially working. Toilet vacant/occupied indicator not working fully."
Cons: "Wish SAA doesn’t stop their operation, friendly cabin crew and tremendous professional on deck crew"
Pros: "Food and service as well as pilot trying to speak other languages. Great to hear him trying. he put a smile on the teams face. Sounded liked a good leader and that is encouraging, especially as the airline is going through a tough time."
Cons: "Seat comfort and tech access to USB ports etc."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/4Mon
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
$78
16/4Tue
directFlySafair
1h 45mJNB-CPT
$86
2/6Sun
directFlySafair
2h 20mJNB-CPT
$93
2/9Mon
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
$98
2/4Tue
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
$115
5/7Fri
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
$120
19/4Fri
1 stopCemair
24h 00mJNB-CPT
$164
5/4Fri
1 stopCemair
5h 25mJNB-CPT
$202
27/5Mon
2 stops
13h 00mJNB-CPT
$438
14/4Sun
2 stops
9h 10mJNB-CPT
$447

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/3Fri
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
30/3Sat
directFlySafair
2h 10mCPT-JNB
$179
31/3Sun
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
8/4Mon
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
$187
31/3Sun
directAirlink
2h 10mJNB-CPT
6/4Sat
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
$195
29/3Fri
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
5/4Fri
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
$196
30/3Sat
directFlySafair
2h 10mJNB-CPT
6/4Sat
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
$204
31/3Sun
direct
2h 20mJNB-CPT
2/4Tue
multi-stop
14h 45mCPT-JNB
$348
2/4Tue
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
9/4Tue
multi-stopCemair
26h 50mCPT-JNB
$372
29/3Fri
multi-stopCemair
5h 25mJNB-CPT
8/4Mon
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
$385
30/3Sat
multi-stopAirlink
4h 30mJNB-CPT
5/4Fri
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
$386
29/3Fri
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
30/3Sat
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
$671

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Johannesburg - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

$654
$611
$182

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