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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$72 and round-trip from US$159. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      JNB 20:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | Flysafair
      US$72 US$136
      47% off
      47% off
      US$136 US$72
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 6 | South African Airways
      US$79 US$136
      42% off
      42% off
      US$136 US$79
    • JNB 20:35
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:50
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Airlink
      US$79 US$136
      42% off
      42% off
      US$136 US$79
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 12 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      57% off
      US$206 US$87
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      34% off
      US$136 US$90
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 13 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      56% off
      US$206 US$90
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$91
      56% off
      US$206 US$91
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | South African Airways
      US$91
      56% off
      US$206 US$91
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 18 | Global Aviation
      US$91
      56% off
      US$206 US$91
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | South African Airways
      CPT 08:10
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 10:10
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 25 | South African Airways
      US$159 US$243
      35% off
      35% off
      US$243 US$159
    • 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 US$243
      34% off
      34% off
      US$243 US$160
    • JNB 05:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | Flysafair
      CPT 19:50
      2h 5m
      Direct
      JNB 21:55
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Flysafair
      US$163 US$243
      33% off
      33% off
      US$243 US$163
    • 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
      33% off
      US$243 US$163
    • JNB 17:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 19:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 31 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
      US$166
      32% off
      US$243 US$166
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | South African Airways
      US$173
      28% off
      US$243 US$173
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | Global Aviation
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      US$173
      28% off
      US$243 US$173
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | South African Airways
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 19 | South African Airways
      US$173
      28% off
      US$243 US$173
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Global Aviation
      CPT 20:25
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      US$174
      28% off
      US$243 US$174
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      CPT 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      JNB 16:00
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 20:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | Flysafair
      US$72 US$136
      47% off
      47% off
      US$136 US$72
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 6 | South African Airways
      US$79 US$136
      42% off
      42% off
      US$136 US$79
    • JNB 20:35
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 22:50
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Airlink
      US$79 US$136
      42% off
      42% off
      US$136 US$79
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 12 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      57% off
      US$206 US$87
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      34% off
      US$136 US$90
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 13 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      56% off
      US$206 US$90
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$91
      56% off
      US$206 US$91
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | South African Airways
      US$91
      56% off
      US$206 US$91
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 18 | Global Aviation
      US$91
      56% off
      US$206 US$91
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 12 | Global Aviation
      US$87 US$2,202
      96% off
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$87
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 13 | Global Aviation
      US$90 US$2,202
      96% off
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$90
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      US$91 US$2,202
      96% off
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$91
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | South African Airways
      US$91
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$91
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 18 | Global Aviation
      US$91
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$91
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 5 | South African Airways
      US$114
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$114
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | South African Airways
      US$116
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$116
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      US$116
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$116
    • JNB 18:10
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 20:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Flysafair
      US$119
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$119
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 08:55
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 31 | South African Airways
      US$79 US$2,202
      96% off
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$79
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | Global Aviation
      US$87 US$2,202
      96% off
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$87
    • JNB 08:55
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | South African Airways
      US$88 US$2,202
      96% off
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$88
    • JNB 07:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 09:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | Global Aviation
      US$90
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$90
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Global Aviation
      US$91
      96% off
      US$2,202 US$91
    • JNB 18:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 20:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | Cemair
      US$108
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$108
    • JNB 10:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 12:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | Cemair
      US$110
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$110
    • JNB 18:35
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 20:50
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | Flysafair
      US$115
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$115
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | Global Aviation
      US$119
      95% off
      US$2,202 US$119
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | 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$224
      52% off
      52% off
      US$224 US$108
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Airlink
      US$110 US$224
      51% off
      51% off
      US$224 US$110
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | Airlink
      US$115 US$224
      49% off
      49% off
      US$224 US$115
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 30 | Airlink
      US$127
      43% off
      US$224 US$127
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 4 | Airlink
      US$129
      42% off
      US$224 US$129
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 5 | Airlink
      US$131
      42% off
      US$224 US$131
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Airlink
      US$132
      41% off
      US$224 US$132
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Airlink
      US$153
      32% off
      US$224 US$153
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Airlink
      US$161
      28% off
      US$224 US$161
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | 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$126.

US$126
US$96
US$66
US$36
    Cheapest
  • US$113
    Oct
  • US$79
    Nov
  • US$111
    Dec
  • US$66
    Jan
  • US$70
    Feb
  • US$78
    Mar
  • US$111
    Apr
  • US$126
    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, October 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$139. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$328.

US$328
US$234
US$139
US$45
  • US$139
    Oct
  • US$176
    Nov
  • US$279
    Dec
  • US$175
    Jan
  • US$186
    Feb
  • US$243
    Mar
  • US$328
    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$148
US$129
US$109
US$90
  • US$116
    Mon
  • US$109
    Tue
  • US$117
    Wed
  • US$135
    Thu
  • US$148
    Fri
  • US$118
    Sat
  • US$130
    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 Flysafair (from US$72) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Flysafair
From US$72
South African Airways
From US$79
Airlink
From US$79
Global Aviation
From US$90
Cemair
From US$93
Hahn Air
From US$159
FlexFlight
From US$1,819

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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. GE151

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    08:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    10:10

    CPT

    S - - W T - 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. GE111

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    09:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    11:40

    CPT

    S M T - - - -
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  4. GE123

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    13:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    15:10

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  5. GE131

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    10:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    12:10

    CPT

    - - - W T F S
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  6. GE121

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    07:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    09:10

    CPT

    - - - - - F S
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  7. GE153

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    14:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    16:10

    CPT

    - - T W T - S
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  8. SA317

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    08:55

    JNB

    2h 15m

    11:10

    CPT

    - M T - - F S
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  9. 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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  10. 5Z840

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    16:00

    JNB

    2h 15m

    18:15

    CPT

    S M - 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$72
Cheapest return ticket price US$159

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 2 hours 1 minute on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 63 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$143 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • 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$72, and round-trip fares start from US$159. The current lowest fare is a Flysafair flight departing on Fri, Nov 13; 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 59 minutes, and around 314 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$72. 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.
  • 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.