Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

JNB — CPT
27 Sep — 4 Oct1
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How to find the cheapest flight from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best JNB to CPT flight in 2023: compare OR Tambo to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 14,378

Round-trip from

₹ 5,456,258
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl

JNB - CPT

Price

₹ 65,652 - ₹ 101,891

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

CPT

Rainfall

20 - 100 mm

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 24% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as ₹ 14,627, or ₹ 16,622 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May are about ₹ 13,242 on average during May, but can be found for as low as ₹ 8,062.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (JNB - CPT)?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about OR Tambo to Cape Town flights.

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 80 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 days are direct flights available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 15 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 13% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 47% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 27% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 13% of flight departures

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

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 Ethiopian Air(90%), Kenya Airways(88%) or SWISS(86%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What does JNB to CPT mean?

JNB and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to CPT refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from OR Tambo to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest₹ 6,038Average₹ 10,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapest₹ 7,456Average₹ 15,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapest₹ 9,749Average₹ 11,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapest₹ 10,108Average₹ 11,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town

See what time of day planes typically take off from OR Tambo to Cape Town
8%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
36%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
47%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
9%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cape Town

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from OR Tambo to Cape Town
Monday84daily flights
Tuesday81daily flights
Wednesday83daily flights
Thursday81daily flights
Friday87daily flights
Saturday72daily flights
Sunday74daily flights
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