Cheap flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
CPT — JNB
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 16 November 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
May
Average price
₹ 13,831
Good one-way deal
₹ 7,558 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 109,316 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo
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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of ₹ 5,142). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 6,738). 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 CPT to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 63% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
The most flights from CPT to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Corendon Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Cape Town Intl has 73 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 0 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are LATAM Airlines (95%), British Airways (94%) and Emirates (93%).
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo 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 Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of ₹ 5,142). Flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 6,738). 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.
Explore flights to OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 16 November 2025.
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