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O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
US$78
Global Aviation Global Aviation 2h 10m · Direct Mon, Nov 16
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Cheapest return
US$157
South African Airways South African Airways 2h 15m · Direct Sat, Jan 9 - Thu, Jan 14
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
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Global Aviation Global AviationCheapest· From US$78 South African Airways South African AirwaysMost booked

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$78 and round-trip from US$157. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      JNB 16:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 18:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Global Aviation
      US$78 US$122
      36% off
      36% off
      US$122 US$78
    • JNB 08:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 10:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Flysafair
      US$82 US$122
      33% off
      33% off
      US$122 US$82
    • JNB 20:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Flysafair
      US$82 US$148
      45% off
      45% off
      US$148 US$82
    • JNB 07:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CPT 09:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | Flysafair
      US$85
      43% off
      US$148 US$85
    • JNB 07:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CPT 09:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Jan 8 | Flysafair
      US$87
      28% off
      US$122 US$87
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | Global Aviation
      US$89
      27% off
      US$122 US$89
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 20 | Global Aviation
      US$89
      40% off
      US$148 US$89
    • JNB 09:35
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Dec 26 | Flysafair
      US$90
      26% off
      US$122 US$90
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 19 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      39% off
      US$148 US$90
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 17:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 19:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Jan 9 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      US$157 US$207
      24% off
      24% off
      US$207 US$157
    • JNB 06:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 08:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 10 | South African Airways
      CPT 18:10
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 20:10
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 17 | South African Airways
      US$157 US$207
      24% off
      24% off
      US$207 US$157
    • JNB 15:15
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 17:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 7 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      US$157 US$207
      24% off
      24% off
      US$207 US$157
    • JNB 15:15
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 17:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Jan 8 | South African Airways
      CPT 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 13:05
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Jan 15 | South African Airways
      US$157
      24% off
      US$207 US$157
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      CPT 12:20
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 14:20
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Jan 21 | South African Airways
      US$157
      24% off
      US$207 US$157
    • JNB 08:10
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 10:25
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 12 | South African Airways
      CPT 17:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 19:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Jan 15 | South African Airways
      US$157
      24% off
      US$207 US$157
    • JNB 16:40
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 18:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 13 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Jan 15 | South African Airways
      US$157
      24% off
      US$207 US$157
    • JNB 14:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 17:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Flysafair
      CPT 18:35
      2h 15m
      Direct
      HLA 20:50
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | Flysafair
      US$165
      20% off
      US$207 US$165
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 18:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Global Aviation
      CPT 18:35
      2h 15m
      Direct
      HLA 20:50
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | Flysafair
      US$166
      20% off
      US$207 US$166
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
      CPT 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      JNB 16:00
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 16:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 18:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Global Aviation
      US$78 US$122
      36% off
      36% off
      US$122 US$78
    • JNB 08:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 10:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Flysafair
      US$82 US$122
      33% off
      33% off
      US$122 US$82
    • JNB 20:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Flysafair
      US$82 US$148
      45% off
      45% off
      US$148 US$82
    • JNB 07:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CPT 09:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | Flysafair
      US$85
      43% off
      US$148 US$85
    • JNB 07:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CPT 09:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Jan 8 | Flysafair
      US$87
      28% off
      US$122 US$87
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | Global Aviation
      US$89
      27% off
      US$122 US$89
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 20 | Global Aviation
      US$89
      40% off
      US$148 US$89
    • JNB 09:35
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Dec 26 | Flysafair
      US$90
      26% off
      US$122 US$90
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 19 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      39% off
      US$148 US$90
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 20:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Flysafair
      US$82 US$148
      45% off
      45% off
      US$148 US$82
    • JNB 07:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CPT 09:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | Flysafair
      US$85 US$148
      43% off
      43% off
      US$148 US$85
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 20 | Global Aviation
      US$89 US$148
      40% off
      40% off
      US$148 US$89
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 19 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      39% off
      US$148 US$90
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 18 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      39% off
      US$148 US$90
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 25 | Global Aviation
      US$93
      37% off
      US$148 US$93
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      US$100
      32% off
      US$148 US$100
    • JNB 06:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 08:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 7 | South African Airways
      US$113
      24% off
      US$148 US$113
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 5 | South African Airways
      US$114
      23% off
      US$148 US$114
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 20:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Flysafair
      US$82 US$253
      68% off
      68% off
      US$253 US$82
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | South African Airways
      US$207 US$253
      18% off
      18% off
      US$253 US$207
    • JNB 13:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 15:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Global Aviation
      US$92 US$253
      64% off
      64% off
      US$253 US$92
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 18:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Cemair
      US$100
      60% off
      US$253 US$100
    • JNB 20:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Flysafair
      US$94
      63% off
      US$253 US$94
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$105
      57% off
      US$253 US$105
    • JNB 14:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 16:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Global Aviation
      US$120
      53% off
      US$253 US$120
    • JNB 15:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 17:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Airlink
      US$110
      56% off
      US$253 US$110
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 20 | Global Aviation
      US$135
      47% off
      US$253 US$135
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | Airlink
      US$106 US$224
      53% off
      53% off
      US$224 US$106
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 4 | Airlink
      US$111 US$224
      50% off
      50% off
      US$224 US$111
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 31 | Airlink
      US$115 US$224
      49% off
      49% off
      US$224 US$115
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Airlink
      US$126
      44% off
      US$224 US$126
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Airlink
      US$127
      43% off
      US$224 US$127
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 7 | Airlink
      US$129
      42% off
      US$224 US$129
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 30 | Airlink
      US$134
      40% off
      US$224 US$134
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Airlink
      US$146
      35% off
      US$224 US$146
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Airlink
      US$153
      32% off
      US$224 US$153
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is Global Aviation (from US$78) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of US$66. It is best to avoid May, when the average price can reach US$125.

US$125
US$96
US$66
US$37
    Cheapest
  • US$87
    Nov
  • US$111
    Dec
  • US$66
    Jan
  • US$70
    Feb
  • US$78
    Mar
  • US$111
    Apr
  • US$125
    May
  • US$106
    Jun
  • US$104
    Jul
  • US$94
    Aug
  • US$103
    Sep
  • US$106
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average price of US$175. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$327.

US$327
US$251
US$175
US$99
    Cheapest
  • US$182
    Nov
  • US$279
    Dec
  • US$175
    Jan
  • US$186
    Feb
  • US$243
    Mar
  • US$327
    Apr
  • US$271
    May
  • US$235
    Jun
  • US$245
    Jul
  • US$236
    Aug
  • US$256
    Sep
  • US$241
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$146
US$128
US$110
US$92
  • US$117
    Mon
  • US$110
    Tue
  • US$117
    Wed
  • US$135
    Thu
  • US$146
    Fri
  • US$118
    Sat
  • US$129
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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  1. GE111

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    09:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    11:40

    CPT

    S M T - - - -
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  2. GE121

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    07:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    09:10

    CPT

    - - - - - F S
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  3. GE133

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    16:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    18:10

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  4. GE101

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    06:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    08:40

    CPT

    S M T W T - -
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  5. GE123

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    13:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    15:10

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  6. GE125

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    19:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    21:10

    CPT

    S M T W T - S
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  7. GE151

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    08:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    10:10

    CPT

    S - - W T - S
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  8. GE131

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    10:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    12:10

    CPT

    - - - W T F S
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  9. FA125

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    20:30

    JNB

    2h 15m

    22:45

    CPT

    - - T W - - -
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  10. FA115

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    19:35

    JNB

    2h 15m

    21:50

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport takes about 1 hour 58 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 79 daily flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The earliest flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport departs at 05:55, and the last departs at 21:20, with about 84 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$150 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Flysafair is a very popular airline operating an average of 4314 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport currently start from US$78, and round-trip fares start from US$157. The current lowest fare is a Global Aviation flight departing on Mon, Nov 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Flysafair, South African Airways, Airlink, Global Aviation and Cemair operate direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 52 minutes, and around 318 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is US$160. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flysafair, Global Aviation and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes are the most popular budget airlines flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$78. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport operates around 309 weekly flights, mainly by Flysafair, South African Airways and Airlink. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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