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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$69 and round-trip from US$147. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 16:40
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 18:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 31 | South African Airways
      CPT 07:00
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 09:00
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | South African Airways
      US$147 US$248
      41% off
      41% off
      US$248 US$147
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 5 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 9 | South African Airways
      US$149 US$248
      40% off
      40% off
      US$248 US$149
    • JNB 09:35
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Dec 9 | Flysafair
      CPT 17:50
      2h 5m
      Direct
      JNB 19:55
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 13 | Flysafair
      US$157 US$248
      37% off
      37% off
      US$248 US$157
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | South African Airways
      US$158
      36% off
      US$248 US$158
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 12 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | South African Airways
      US$160
      35% off
      US$248 US$160
    • JNB 06:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 08:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$163
      34% off
      US$248 US$163
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 7 | South African Airways
      US$164
      34% off
      US$248 US$164
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 20 | South African Airways
      US$165
      33% off
      US$248 US$165
    • JNB 06:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 08:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 3 | South African Airways
      US$167
      33% off
      US$248 US$167
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      CPT 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      JNB 16:00
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      JNB 07:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 09:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Global Aviation
      US$69 US$130
      47% off
      47% off
      US$130 US$69
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:50
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Flysafair
      US$73 US$130
      44% off
      44% off
      US$130 US$73
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
      US$78 US$130
      40% off
      40% off
      US$130 US$78
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$79
      39% off
      US$130 US$79
    • JNB 13:55
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 16:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Flysafair
      US$80
      38% off
      US$130 US$80
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      US$80
      38% off
      US$130 US$80
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Global Aviation
      US$85
      35% off
      US$130 US$85
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 12 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      53% off
      US$186 US$87
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 15 | South African Airways
      US$88
      32% off
      US$130 US$88
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 07:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 09:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Global Aviation
      US$69 US$130
      47% off
      47% off
      US$130 US$69
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:50
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Flysafair
      US$73 US$130
      44% off
      44% off
      US$130 US$73
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
      US$78 US$130
      40% off
      40% off
      US$130 US$78
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$79
      39% off
      US$130 US$79
    • JNB 13:55
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 16:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Flysafair
      US$80
      38% off
      US$130 US$80
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      US$80
      38% off
      US$130 US$80
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Global Aviation
      US$85
      35% off
      US$130 US$85
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 12 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      53% off
      US$186 US$87
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 15 | South African Airways
      US$88
      32% off
      US$130 US$88
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
      US$78 US$186
      57% off
      57% off
      US$186 US$78
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$79 US$186
      57% off
      57% off
      US$186 US$79
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      US$80 US$186
      56% off
      56% off
      US$186 US$80
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 12 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      53% off
      US$186 US$87
    • JNB 18:10
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 20:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Flysafair
      US$104
      44% off
      US$186 US$104
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | South African Airways
      US$113
      39% off
      US$186 US$113
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | South African Airways
      US$113
      39% off
      US$186 US$113
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | South African Airways
      US$113
      39% off
      US$186 US$113
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | South African Airways
      US$114
      39% off
      US$186 US$114
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 06:30
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:50
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Flysafair
      US$73 US$245
      70% off
      70% off
      US$245 US$73
    • JNB 08:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 10:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Global Aviation
      US$88 US$245
      64% off
      64% off
      US$245 US$88
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 18:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Global Aviation
      US$88 US$245
      64% off
      64% off
      US$245 US$88
    • JNB 06:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Flysafair
      US$92
      62% off
      US$245 US$92
    • JNB 09:35
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 28 | Flysafair
      US$92
      62% off
      US$245 US$92
    • JNB 09:35
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | Flysafair
      US$106
      56% off
      US$245 US$106
    • JNB 19:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 21:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | Global Aviation
      US$109
      56% off
      US$245 US$109
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | South African Airways
      US$113
      54% off
      US$245 US$113
    • JNB 08:55
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
      US$114
      53% off
      US$245 US$114
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | Airlink
      US$108 US$252
      56% off
      56% off
      US$252 US$108
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Airlink
      US$109 US$252
      56% off
      56% off
      US$252 US$109
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | Airlink
      US$117 US$252
      54% off
      54% off
      US$252 US$117
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Airlink
      US$125
      50% off
      US$252 US$125
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Airlink
      US$126
      50% off
      US$252 US$126
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 5 | Airlink
      US$127
      50% off
      US$252 US$127
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 4 | Airlink
      US$132
      48% off
      US$252 US$132
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | Airlink
      US$133
      47% off
      US$252 US$133
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Airlink
      US$153
      39% off
      US$252 US$153
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Cape Town 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

What is the cheapest month to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of US$66. It is best to avoid May, when the average price can reach US$125.

US$125
US$96
US$66
US$37
    Cheapest
  • US$113
    Oct
  • US$79
    Nov
  • US$111
    Dec
  • US$66
    Jan
  • US$70
    Feb
  • US$78
    Mar
  • US$111
    Apr
  • US$125
    May
  • US$106
    Jun
  • US$104
    Jul
  • US$95
    Aug
  • US$103
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average price of US$175. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$327.

US$327
US$251
US$175
US$99
    Cheapest
  • US$179
    Oct
  • US$176
    Nov
  • US$279
    Dec
  • US$175
    Jan
  • US$186
    Feb
  • US$243
    Mar
  • US$327
    Apr
  • US$272
    May
  • US$235
    Jun
  • US$245
    Jul
  • US$236
    Aug
  • US$256
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

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

US$147
US$128
US$109
US$90
  • US$116
    Mon
  • US$109
    Tue
  • US$116
    Wed
  • US$135
    Thu
  • US$147
    Fri
  • US$117
    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 Global Aviation (from US$69) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Global Aviation
From US$69
Flysafair
From US$73
South African Airways
From US$78
Cemair
From US$97
Airlink
From US$102
Hahn Air
From US$139

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

Check the schedule for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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. GE111

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    09:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    11:40

    CPT

    S M T - - - -
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  3. GE101

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    06:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    08:40

    CPT

    S M T W T - -
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  4. GE141

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    08:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    10:40

    CPT

    - - - - - F -
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  5. GE153

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    14:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    16:10

    CPT

    S - T W T - S
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  6. GE131

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    10:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    12:10

    CPT

    - - - W T F S
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  7. 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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  8. FA117

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    13:55

    JNB

    2h 15m

    16:10

    CPT

    - - - - - F S
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  9. 5Z834

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    10:30

    JNB

    2h 15m

    12:45

    CPT

    - M - W T F S
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  10. 5Z852

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    18:00

    JNB

    2h 15m

    20:15

    CPT

    S M - - - - -
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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 1,272.65km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$69
Cheapest return ticket price US$147

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 54 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 65 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 76 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$144 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17km, 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$69, and round-trip fares start from US$147. The current lowest fare is a Global Aviation flight departing on Sun, Oct 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Flysafair, South African Airways, Airlink, Global Aviation and Cemair operate direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 51 minutes, and around 318 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$69. 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 313 weekly flights, mainly by Flysafair, South African Airways and Airlink. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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