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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

JNB — CPT
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 12 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 14,389

Good round-trip deal

₹ 10,273 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 5,232 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 42,826 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

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 29 August 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of ₹ 613). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 882). 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 12 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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
116 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
76 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 74 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 15.6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    FlySafair, at ₹ 9,137, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Airlink and South African. Users have found that FlySafair is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town consider choosing Kenya Airways(98%), GOL(94%) or FlySafair(87%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of ₹ 613). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 882). 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 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest₹ 9,137Average₹ 14,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapest₹ 9,928Average₹ 16,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest₹ 10,613Average₹ 18,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LiftCheapest₹ 11,669Average₹ 16,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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