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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo (CPT-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to OR Tambo

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to OR Tambo.
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06:05 - 08:10CPT-JNB
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10:25 - 12:40JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£83Airlink
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Fri, 17 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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06:05 - 08:10CPT-JNB
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17:40 - 19:55JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£84Airlink
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Wed, 13 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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18:25 - 20:30CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
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07:30 - 09:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£86Airlink
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Wed, 11 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
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18:25 - 20:30CPT-JNB
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07:30 - 09:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£87Airlink
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Wed, 11 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
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07:00 - 09:05CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
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07:30 - 09:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£90Airlink
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Sat, 9 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
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15:20 - 17:25CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
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07:30 - 09:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£91Airlink
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
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15:20 - 17:25CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
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07:30 - 09:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£92Airlink
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
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18:25 - 20:30CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
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17:40 - 19:55JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
£94Airlink
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
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10:45 - 12:45CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
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09:30 - 16:20JNB-CPT
6h 50m1 stop
£196Cemair
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Sun, 11 May - Wed, 14 May
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07:00 - 09:00CPT-JNB
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08:40 - 10:55JNB-CPT
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£199Cemair
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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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CPT

For a quick departure, use the central main hall for check-in. Domestic flights are accessed after the central security checkpoint.

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JNB

Use the Gautrain for a secure transfer from JNB to Johannesburg suburbs. It operates daily with frequent services during peak hours.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg back to Cape Town, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost £96 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £135 and £126 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £150, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Low season

February

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£41
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Cape Town to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £55 for a one-way ticket and £110 for a return.

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

    Only KLM offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of £99 and an overall rating of 8.6, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £111 and an overall rating of 8.2.

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

    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 Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

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

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £55 or less one-way and £119 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +19 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +21 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +20 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +20 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Cape Town to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg. 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. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.6
AirlinkOverall score based on 67 reviews
9.0Crew
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.0Food
6.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

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.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

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.

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

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,"

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Pros: "Ok crew and good enough planes. I was on a short flight, so I didn’t mind. Just know what you are getting, budget airlines with little or no service."
Cons: "too many to list"

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