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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$58 and round-trip from US$157. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      JNB 08:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Jan 16 | Flysafair
      US$58 US$186
      69% off
      69% off
      US$186 US$58
    • JNB 05:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Flysafair
      US$78 US$114
      32% off
      32% off
      US$114 US$78
    • JNB 17:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 19:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | South African Airways
      US$79 US$114
      31% off
      31% off
      US$114 US$79
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 5 | South African Airways
      US$79
      57% off
      US$186 US$79
    • JNB 09:25
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | South African Airways
      US$79
      57% off
      US$186 US$79
    • JNB 10:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 12:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Global Aviation
      US$83
      27% off
      US$114 US$83
    • JNB 05:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Flysafair
      US$85
      25% off
      US$114 US$85
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 19 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      53% off
      US$186 US$87
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | South African Airways
      US$92
      19% off
      US$114 US$92
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | South African Airways
      CPT 06:00
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 08:00
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Dec 2 | South African Airways
      US$157 US$190
      17% off
      17% off
      US$190 US$157
    • JNB 06:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 08:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 20 | South African Airways
      CPT 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 13:05
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      US$157 US$190
      17% off
      17% off
      US$190 US$157
    • JNB 15:15
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 17:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Jan 13 | South African Airways
      US$157 US$190
      17% off
      17% off
      US$190 US$157
    • JNB 08:10
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 10:25
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | South African Airways
      CPT 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 13:05
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      US$169
      11% off
      US$190 US$169
    • JNB 16:40
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 18:55
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | South African Airways
      CPT 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 13:05
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      US$169
      11% off
      US$190 US$169
    • JNB 15:15
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 17:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | South African Airways
      CPT 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 13:05
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      US$169
      11% off
      US$190 US$169
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Dec 2 | South African Airways
      US$169
      11% off
      US$190 US$169
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | South African Airways
      CPT 11:05
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 13:05
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      US$169
      11% off
      US$190 US$169
    • JNB 15:15
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 17:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Dec 1 | South African Airways
      CPT 19:35
      2h
      Direct
      JNB 21:35
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 3 | South African Airways
      US$169
      11% off
      US$190 US$169
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      CPT 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      JNB 16:00
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 08:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Jan 16 | Flysafair
      US$58 US$186
      69% off
      69% off
      US$186 US$58
    • JNB 05:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Flysafair
      US$78 US$114
      32% off
      32% off
      US$114 US$78
    • JNB 17:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 19:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | South African Airways
      US$79 US$114
      31% off
      31% off
      US$114 US$79
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 5 | South African Airways
      US$79
      57% off
      US$186 US$79
    • JNB 09:25
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | South African Airways
      US$79
      57% off
      US$186 US$79
    • JNB 10:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 12:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Global Aviation
      US$83
      27% off
      US$114 US$83
    • JNB 05:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Flysafair
      US$85
      25% off
      US$114 US$85
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 19 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      53% off
      US$186 US$87
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | South African Airways
      US$92
      19% off
      US$114 US$92
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 08:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Jan 16 | Flysafair
      US$58 US$186
      69% off
      69% off
      US$186 US$58
    • JNB 05:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Flysafair
      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, Jan 5 | South African Airways
      US$79 US$186
      57% off
      57% off
      US$186 US$79
    • JNB 09:25
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | South African Airways
      US$79
      57% off
      US$186 US$79
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Jan 19 | Global Aviation
      US$87
      53% off
      US$186 US$87
    • JNB 08:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | Flysafair
      US$104
      44% off
      US$186 US$104
    • JNB 18:10
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 20:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Flysafair
      US$106
      43% off
      US$186 US$106
    • JNB 21:20
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 23:35
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      US$111
      40% off
      US$186 US$111
    • JNB 06:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 08:20
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 7 | South African Airways
      US$112
      40% off
      US$186 US$112
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 05:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 08:15
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Flysafair
      US$78 US$186
      57% off
      57% off
      US$186 US$78
    • JNB 09:25
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | 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$93 US$186
      50% off
      50% off
      US$186 US$93
    • JNB 09:30
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:45
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 11 | Cemair
      US$95
      49% off
      US$186 US$95
    • JNB 08:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CPT 11:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | Flysafair
      US$104
      44% off
      US$186 US$104
    • JNB 06:30
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 08:40
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | Global Aviation
      US$109
      41% off
      US$186 US$109
    • JNB 18:15
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 20:30
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Flysafair
      US$110
      41% off
      US$186 US$110
    • JNB 19:00
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CPT 21:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Global Aviation
      US$111
      40% off
      US$186 US$111
    • JNB 08:55
      2h 15m
      Direct
      CPT 11:10
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | South African Airways
      US$115
      38% off
      US$186 US$115
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 4 | Airlink
      US$111 US$206
      46% off
      46% off
      US$206 US$111
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | Airlink
      US$116 US$206
      44% off
      44% off
      US$206 US$116
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Airlink
      US$126 US$206
      39% off
      39% off
      US$206 US$126
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Airlink
      US$127
      38% off
      US$206 US$127
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 7 | Airlink
      US$130
      37% off
      US$206 US$130
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 30 | Airlink
      US$134
      35% off
      US$206 US$134
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Airlink
      US$146
      28% off
      US$206 US$146
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Airlink
      US$154
      25% off
      US$206 US$154
    • JNB 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      CPT 18:05
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 31 | Airlink
      US$154
      25% off
      US$206 US$154
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Based on Trip.com 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. May sees the highest fares, around US$125.

US$125
US$96
US$66
US$37
    Cheapest
  • US$80
    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$94
    Aug
  • US$103
    Sep
  • US$107
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of US$175. April sees the highest fares, around US$327.

US$327
US$251
US$175
US$99
    Cheapest
  • US$179
    Nov
  • US$279
    Dec
  • US$175
    Jan
  • US$186
    Feb
  • US$243
    Mar
  • US$327
    Apr
  • US$271
    May
  • US$235
    Jun
  • US$245
    Jul
  • US$236
    Aug
  • US$256
    Sep
  • US$241
    Oct

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$147
US$129
US$110
US$92
  • US$117
    Mon
  • US$110
    Tue
  • US$117
    Wed
  • US$135
    Thu
  • US$147
    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$78) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Flysafair
From US$78
Global Aviation
From US$79
South African Airways
From US$79
Cemair
From US$93
Airlink
From US$106
Hahn Air
From US$116
Flexflight Aps
From US$230
Ethiopian Airlines
From US$1,256

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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. GE151

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    08:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    10:10

    CPT

    S - - W T - 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. GE133

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    16:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    18:10

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  7. SA359

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:30

    JNB

    2h 15m

    19:45

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  8. 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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  9. 5Z840

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    16:00

    JNB

    2h 15m

    18:15

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  10. FA604

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    06:30

    JNB

    2h 20m

    08:50

    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 1,272.65km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$58
Cheapest return ticket price US$157

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 80 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 77 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$155 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) at 07:30 and arrives in Cape Town International Airport (CPT) at 09:45.
  • The latest flight departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) at 21:20 and arrives in Cape Town International Airport (CPT) at 23:35.
    • 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$78, and round-trip fares start from US$157. The current lowest fare is a Flysafair flight departing on Sun, Nov 8; 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 56 minutes, and around 296 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$132. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flysafair, Global Aviation and Gol Intelligent Airlines 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$78. 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 302 weekly flights, mainly by Flysafair, South African Airways and Airlink. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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