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Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town from R756

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How much is the cheapest flight from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
13:30 - 22:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
14:35 - 16:40CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R1 454FlySafair
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Sun, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 3
11:45 - 21:00JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
16:15 - 18:20CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R1 492FlySafair
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Fri, Dec 15 - Sat, Dec 16
16:30 - 0:40JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
2:00 - 4:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R1 662South African
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Sat, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 25
16:30 - 0:40JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
17:15 - 19:15CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R1 738South African
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Sat, Oct 28 - Mon, Oct 30
15:35 - 0:45JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
12:55 - 15:00CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R2 286Airlink
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Wed, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 24
1:20 - 10:30JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
1:05 - 3:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R2 323Airlink
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Tue, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 28
15:00 - 23:10JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
2:30 - 4:30CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R2 493Lift
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Mon, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 26
2:30 - 10:40JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
3:00 - 5:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R2 758Lift
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Sun, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 22
2:00 - 10:15JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
15:15 - 17:15CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R2 814Cemair
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Wed, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 17
1:00 - 10:15JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
14:15 - 16:15CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R3 060Cemair
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Wed, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 14

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R756
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R927 or less one-way and R2 035 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town was found, on average, 88 days before departure.
  • Book at least 6 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.
  • Morning departure is around 10% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • It’s easy to reach Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport from the city centre, making it a great airport for your onward journey. A taxi tends to be one of the most efficient methods, costing about 600 ZAR (30 GBP) and taking around 40min.
  • From Cape Town Airport you can reach some great parts of South Africa, such as Hermanus in about 1h 30min by car and Grotto By in about 1h, which makes it a well located airport to explore the south coast of the country from.
  • At Johannesburg Airport, you can escape the crowds and enjoy some time to yourself ahead of your flight at one of its lounges. Lounges such as Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge provides refreshments in an air-conditioned room, as well as showers, for about 422 ZAR (21 GBP) per person.
  • You can access mobility assistance at Johannesburg Airport if you book in advance with your airline for this service. Whilst there are wheelchairs at the airport, you normally need to wait for one to become available before travelling through, so it's best to pre-arrange this with your airline.
  • If you’re flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town on business then, you might want to opt for an airline that has Business Class seating, such as British Airways.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town flights

  • Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Airport?

    Yes, you can get a direct flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town, with many airlines operating this route throughout the week. Airlines such Cemair, Kulula and Mango all fly this route. There are also indirect routes too, but due to the efficiency and cost of the direct options, it’s unlikely you’ll choose to fly indirectly unless the time of departure suits you better.

  • Are there hotels near the airport I can stay at?

    Yes, whether you need a hotel to stay at because you have an early flight or you just want to take it easy on the day of your flight, there are plenty of options for you at Johannesburg Airport. Hotels such as Southern Sun or Protea Hotel are situated only a short walk from the terminal building, which is great for those who don't want to be in a rush.

  • Will I have free Wi-Fi on arrival at Cape Town Airport?

    Yes, once you arrive at Cape Town Airport, you will have access to free Wi-Fi, so you can book a journey through a ride-share app, video call a friend or just check your emails. This can be very useful for people who have flown from Johannesburg but do not have a South African phone contract.

  • How can I get from Cape Town Airport to the centre?

    Upon arrival, there are several ways to reach the centre of Cape Town. One of the most efficient options is to get a taxi, which costs about 430 ZAR (21.60 GBP) and takes about 20min. You can also get a MyCiti bus, which costs approximately 50 ZAR (2.50 GBP) and will take you to the centre in about 30min. You can find both the taxi rank and the bus stops on the ground floor at the front of the terminal building.

  • How long does a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town take?

    A direct flight to Cape Town will take on average 2h 05m to travel the 2 045 km flying distance from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How many flights are there between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town?

    There are 850 (direct) flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town per week, averaging 121 per day.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    The cheapest return flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R1 454 on FlySafair, followed by South African (R1 662). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R756 on FlySafair and from R831 on South African.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town?

    FlySafair (25 flights per day), Qatar Airways (10 flights per day), and Cemair (10 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg airport is called Johannesburg OR Tambo and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    The earliest flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 5:55 and lands in Cape Town at 8:10.

  • What’s the latest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    The last flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 20:35 and lands in Cape Town at 22:45.

  • Which airlines fly direct between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town: Airlink, Cemair, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Air, FlySafair, Global Aviation Operations, Air Belgium, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Malaysia Airlines, Egypt Air, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Proflight Zambia, Qatar Airways, South African, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 577 and an overall rating of 7,9, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R2 650 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl due to COVID-19?

    FlySafair, South African and Airlink have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7,9
FlySafairOverall score based on 84 reviews
76comfort
80boarding
86crew
67food
67entertainment
81overall
Airline reviews

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

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Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"
Cons: "FlySafair forced me to pay for my second bag - even though my ticket was clearly marked "2 bags" all the way to Cape Town. Totally disgusted with this airline, not honoring the ticket. And they way they treated me about it makes me never want to fly with them again. Warning: Seats don't recline!!!"
Pros: "Professional staff from airport right through to the aircraft staff. Great service with a smile!"
Cons: "None"
Pros: "The planes seem fresh and new. The staff were efficient and professional. Although a budget airline, we thought they offered value for money."
Cons: "Can't think of anything. Although expectations weren't high, they surpassed them."
Pros: "It's alright, safe flight and pilot good landing skills. I particularly liked their crew's sense of humour."
Cons: "If only we were served drinks, but that's asking too much."

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

The check-in line was long and people were put in front of me in the line even after I said I had checked in online. It took me an hour to finally get my documents checked and drop my suitcase. It was horrible!

Pros: "The crew was mazing and the seats are so comfortable."
Cons: "To me everything was excellent from the captain to the flight attendants i was impressed i have been to all domestic flights but Airlink is the best and after yesterday flight i decided that Airlink is the one for me onwards. The only thing i can suggest is the points program then the sky will be the limit for you. Keep up the good work guys BIG UP."
Pros: "Everything was good!"
Cons: "For a short flight on a small aircraft nothing could have been better."

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

Pros: "The crew was very friendly, helpful, and responsive."
Cons: "The boy next to me found a shard of glass in his croissant sandwich while he was eating. He was very lucky not to be hurt."
Pros: "Courteous crew"
Cons: "Entertainment console only partially working. Toilet vacant/occupied indicator not working fully."
Pros: "The crew was good and friendly. The seat was good for a domestic business class"
Cons: "The food was not good. Chicken was very overcooked and the mashed potatoes tasted like they came from a box"
Pros: "Business Class on the Code Share, South African Air was superb"
Pros: "The crew between Joburg and Accra were friendly and fantastic. Less so the crew from Accra to DC"
Cons: "SAA’s food quality has declined over the past 20 years. And entertainment seems to be running a bit behind compared to other airlines."
Pros: "Was surprised with a meal and all beverages were free including alcohol."
Cons: "Entertainment limited to predetermined programming on screens every 5th row or so."
Pros: "For a flight of 1 1/2 hours, we were served a delicious hot lunch."
Cons: "I was not allowed to bring my carry-on luggage on to the plane. Even though I was permitted to carry it on the in-bound flight. When I surrendered my bag at the plane's door I was assured that it would be safe. Once I got to JFK and passed through customs, I retrieved my bag and the Laptop was gone!"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Terrible customer service. Put my fiancé and I in separate parts of the plane."
Pros: "Friendly accomodating crew. Flight was delayed but made up the time in the air."
Cons: "Its a short flight, hard to complain about anything."
Pros: "The last leg of our trip was very comfortable, modern seats, pleasant service, and great food."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/1Wed
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R756
14/12Thu
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R774
18/10Wed
directSouth African
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R831
14/12Thu
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
R850
25/10Wed
directSouth African
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 001
9/1Tue
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 077
16/10Mon
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 096
22/10Sun
directAirlink
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 133
16/12Sat
directAirlink
2h 10mJNB-CPT
R1 171
14/3Thu
2 stopsCemair
28h 30mJNB-CPT
R6 441

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/10Tue
directMultiple Airlines
2h 15mJNB-CPT
10/10Tue
directMultiple Airlines
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R2 437
3/10Tue
directFlySafair
2h 10mJNB-CPT
19/10Thu
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R2 474
3/10Tue
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
13/10Fri
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R2 493
2/10Mon
directFlySafair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
12/10Thu
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R2 550
1/10Sun
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
4/10Wed
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R3 494
1/10Sun
multi-stopCemair
14h 20mJNB-CPT
10/10Tue
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R3 778
3/10Tue
multi-stopAirlink
3h 40mJNB-CPT
7/10Sat
multi-stopAirlink
3h 25mCPT-JNB
R4 250
5/10Thu
multi-stopAirlink
3h 40mJNB-CPT
9/10Mon
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
R4 420
1/10Sun
directHahn Air
2h 10mJNB-CPT
6/10Fri
directHahn Air
2h 00mCPT-JNB
R7 990
1/10Sun
multi-stopHahn Air
8h 20mJNB-CPT
6/10Fri
multi-stopHahn Air
27h 05mCPT-JNB
R10 068

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

R6 479
R7 008
R1 530

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