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

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,465. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.R 884 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with CemAir.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 884, select.
Cape Town.R 889 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr.One-way flight with CemAir.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 889, select.
Cape Town.R 1,194 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with CemAir.Outbound direct flight with CemAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,194, select.
Cape Town.R 1,209 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,209, select.
Cape Town.R 1,224 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,224, select.
Cape Town.R 1,224 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,224, select.
Cape Town.R 1,227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,227, select.
Cape Town.R 1,227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jul.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 15 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,227, select.
Cape Town.R 1,232 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,232, select.
Cape Town.R 1,248 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,248, select.
Cape Town.R 1,304 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,304, select.
Cape Town.R 1,316 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,316, 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 March.
Aug
from R 1,209
Sep
from R 1,224
Oct
from R 1,227
Nov
from R 1,232
Dec
from R 1,224
Jan
from R 1,194
Feb
from R 1,304
Mar
from R 884
Apr
from R 889
May
from R 1,248
Jun
from R 1,316
Jul
from R 1,227

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Johannesburg to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 884
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineFlySafair
Average flights per week922

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 R 1,996. 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 16 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town.
FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems and South African Airways fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Cape Town.
As of August 2026, there are 1,053 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 March.
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 Monday, 1 March 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
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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, CemAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

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

  • Book a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Johannesburg and Cape Town are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • There are 320 Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport flights every week.

  • To ensure you catch your JNB to CPT flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport. Travel nonstop to Cape Town with one of these carriers and get to know this amazing part of South Africa:

  • FlySafair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Airlink is the most punctual carrier that operates JNB to CPT flights. A reliable 80.63% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between JNB and CPT:

    • Durban King Shaka International Airport

    • Port Elizabeth Airport

    • Bloemfontein Airport

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

  • 75% of flights taking off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • If you're arriving on a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:

  • Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from JNB to CPT in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are among the biggest draws.

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