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O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight

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$89 and round-trip from US$144. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 09:05
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 11:20
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | South African Airways
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Dec 1 | South African Airways
        US$144 US$177
        19% off
        19% off
        US$177 US$144
      • JNB 16:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 18:55
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | South African Airways
        CPT 07:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 09:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 7 | South African Airways
        US$146 US$177
        18% off
        18% off
        US$177 US$146
      • JNB 08:55
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 11:10
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | South African Airways
        CPT 19:35
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 21:35
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 14 | South African Airways
        US$152 US$177
        14% off
        14% off
        US$177 US$152
      • JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 20 | South African Airways
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 25 | South African Airways
        US$152
        14% off
        US$177 US$152
      • JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 28 | South African Airways
        US$157
        11% off
        US$177 US$157
      • JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 31 | South African Airways
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 5 | South African Airways
        US$157
        11% off
        US$177 US$157
      • JNB 09:05
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 11:20
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | South African Airways
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 21 | South African Airways
        US$157
        11% off
        US$177 US$157
      • JNB 06:05
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:20
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | South African Airways
        CPT 19:35
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 21:35
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 3 | South African Airways
        US$158
        11% off
        US$177 US$158
      • JNB 08:55
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 11:10
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | South African Airways
        CPT 19:35
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 21:35
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 29 | South African Airways
        US$158
        11% off
        US$177 US$158
      • JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 19 | South African Airways
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 25 | South African Airways
        US$158
        11% off
        US$177 US$158
      • JNB 08:55
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 11:10
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 15 | South African Airways
        CPT 19:35
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 21:35
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 21 | South African Airways
        US$159
        10% off
        US$177 US$159
      • JNB 16:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 18:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | Cemair
        CPT 20:25
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 22:25
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Dec 1 | South African Airways
        US$161
        9% off
        US$177 US$161
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        CPT 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        JNB 16:00
        Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 06:05
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:20
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | South African Airways
        US$89 US$107
        17% off
        17% off
        US$107 US$89
      • JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | South African Airways
        US$89 US$107
        17% off
        17% off
        US$107 US$89
      • JNB 06:05
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:20
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 15 | South African Airways
        US$90 US$107
        16% off
        16% off
        US$107 US$90
      • JNB 21:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 23:35
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 19 | South African Airways
        US$90
        16% off
        US$107 US$90
      • JNB 06:05
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:20
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | South African Airways
        US$90
        16% off
        US$107 US$90
      • JNB 17:30
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 19:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | South African Airways
        US$90
        16% off
        US$107 US$90
      • JNB 16:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 18:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Cemair
        US$92
        14% off
        US$107 US$92
      • JNB 20:30
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 22:45
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Flysafair
        US$95
        11% off
        US$107 US$95
      • JNB 05:55
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:15
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 12 | Flysafair
        US$97
        9% off
        US$107 US$97
      • JNB 08:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CPT 10:10
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Dec 7 | Global Aviation
        US$97
        9% off
        US$107 US$97
      • JNB 19:35
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CPT 21:50
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 13 | Flysafair
        US$97
        9% off
        US$107 US$97
      • JNB 06:30
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CPT 08:40
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Global Aviation
        US$97
        9% off
        US$107 US$97
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:00
        Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, it is best to book in January, when average fares are US$66. Try to avoid May, as fares peak at around US$125.

US$125
US$96
US$66
US$37
    Cheapest
  • US$92
    Oct
  • US$79
    Nov
  • US$111
    Dec
  • US$66
    Jan
  • US$70
    Feb
  • US$77
    Mar
  • US$110
    Apr
  • US$125
    May
  • US$105
    Jun
  • US$103
    Jul
  • US$94
    Aug
  • US$102
    Sep

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average price of US$174. April is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$326.

US$326
US$250
US$174
US$98
    Cheapest
  • US$227
    Oct
  • US$175
    Nov
  • US$278
    Dec
  • US$174
    Jan
  • US$185
    Feb
  • US$242
    Mar
  • US$326
    Apr
  • US$270
    May
  • US$234
    Jun
  • US$244
    Jul
  • US$235
    Aug
  • US$255
    Sep

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

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport on Trip.com.

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

US$150
US$130
US$109
US$89
  • US$116
    Mon
  • US$109
    Tue
  • US$116
    Wed
  • US$136
    Thu
  • US$150
    Fri
  • US$118
    Sat
  • US$129
    Sun

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 South African Airways (from US$89) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

South African Airways
From US$89
Cemair
From US$92
Flysafair
From US$95
Global Aviation
From US$97
Airlink
From US$103
Hahn Air
From US$139
Ethiopian Airlines
From US$1,252

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

Check on the flight schedule from Johannesburg to Cape Town to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. GE121

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    07:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    09:10

    CPT

    - - - - - F S
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  2. GE101

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    06:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    08:40

    CPT

    S M T W T - -
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  3. GE125

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    19:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    21:10

    CPT

    S M T W T - S
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  4. SA375

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    21:20

    JNB

    2h 15m

    23:35

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  5. SA317

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    08:55

    JNB

    2h 15m

    11:10

    CPT

    - M T - - F S
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  6. 4Z937

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    20:35

    JNB

    2h 15m

    22:50

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  7. 4Z951

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    16:20

    JNB

    2h 15m

    18:35

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  8. SA303

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    06:05

    JNB

    2h 15m

    08:20

    CPT

    S M T W T F -
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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. 4Z929

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:40

    JNB

    2h 15m

    19:55

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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About O.R. Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport

Learn about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,272.65 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$89
Cheapest return ticket price US$144

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 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 74 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 83 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 earliest flight departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport at 05:55 and arrives in Cape Town International Airport at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport at 21:20 and arrives in Cape Town International Airport at 23:35.
    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km, 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$89, and round-trip fares start from US$144. The current lowest fare is a South African Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 18; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Flysafair, South African Airways, Global Aviation, Airlink and Cemair operate direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 54 minutes, and around 350 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$131. 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$89. 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 334 weekly flights, mainly by Flysafair, South African Airways and Airlink. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter O.R. Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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