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Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $73 and round-trip from $146. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 4:40 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:55 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 31 | South African Airways
      CPT 7:00 AM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 9:00 AM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | South African Airways
      $146 $219
      33% off
      33% off
      $219 $146
    • JNB 9:35 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:55 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Dec 9 | Flysafair
      CPT 5:50 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      JNB 7:55 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 13 | Flysafair
      $157 $219
      28% off
      28% off
      $219 $157
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | South African Airways
      CPT 8:25 PM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 10:25 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | South African Airways
      $158 $219
      28% off
      28% off
      $219 $158
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 12 | South African Airways
      CPT 8:25 PM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 10:25 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | South African Airways
      $160
      27% off
      $219 $160
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      CPT 8:25 PM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 10:25 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      $163
      26% off
      $219 $163
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | South African Airways
      CPT 8:25 PM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 10:25 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 3 | South African Airways
      $166
      24% off
      $219 $166
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | South African Airways
      CPT 8:25 PM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 10:25 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 3 | South African Airways
      $167
      24% off
      $219 $167
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:15 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 31 | Cemair
      CPT 6:00 AM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 8:00 AM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | South African Airways
      $169
      23% off
      $219 $169
    • JNB 6:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:15 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | Cemair
      CPT 8:25 PM
      2h
      Nonstop
      JNB 10:25 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | South African Airways
      $171
      22% off
      $219 $171
    • JNB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 2:00 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
      CPT 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      JNB 4:00 PM
      Cape Town - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | South African Airways
      $73 $121
      40% off
      40% off
      $121 $73
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 3 | South African Airways
      $80 $121
      34% off
      34% off
      $121 $80
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      $80 $121
      34% off
      34% off
      $121 $80
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 8 | South African Airways
      $80
      34% off
      $121 $80
    • JNB 9:30 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:40 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 11 | Global Aviation
      $82
      51% off
      $166 $82
    • JNB 8:55 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:10 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
      $89
      46% off
      $166 $89
    • JNB 8:30 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 10:40 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Global Aviation
      $91
      25% off
      $121 $91
    • JNB 6:30 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:40 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 9 | Global Aviation
      $92
      24% off
      $121 $92
    • JNB 8:00 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 10:10 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Global Aviation
      $92
      24% off
      $121 $92
    • JNB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 2:00 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 9:30 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:40 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 11 | Global Aviation
      $82 $166
      51% off
      51% off
      $166 $82
    • JNB 8:55 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:10 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
      $89 $166
      46% off
      46% off
      $166 $89
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      $105 $166
      37% off
      37% off
      $166 $105
    • JNB 6:10 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:30 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Flysafair
      $106
      36% off
      $166 $106
    • JNB 8:30 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 10:40 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 21 | Global Aviation
      $107
      36% off
      $166 $107
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      $108
      35% off
      $166 $108
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | South African Airways
      $114
      31% off
      $166 $114
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | South African Airways
      $115
      31% off
      $166 $115
    • JNB 5:30 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 7:45 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
      $117
      30% off
      $166 $117
    • JNB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 2:00 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 9:30 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:40 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 11 | Global Aviation
      $82 $166
      51% off
      51% off
      $166 $82
    • JNB 8:55 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:10 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
      $89 $166
      46% off
      46% off
      $166 $89
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      $105 $166
      37% off
      37% off
      $166 $105
    • JNB 6:10 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:30 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Flysafair
      $106
      36% off
      $166 $106
    • JNB 8:30 AM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 10:40 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 21 | Global Aviation
      $107
      36% off
      $166 $107
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 10 | South African Airways
      $108
      35% off
      $166 $108
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | South African Airways
      $114
      31% off
      $166 $114
    • JNB 6:05 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:20 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | South African Airways
      $115
      31% off
      $166 $115
    • JNB 5:30 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 7:45 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
      $117
      30% off
      $166 $117
    • JNB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 2:00 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 8:55 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:10 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
      $89 $206
      56% off
      56% off
      $206 $89
    • JNB 9:35 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:55 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 28 | Flysafair
      $92 $206
      55% off
      55% off
      $206 $92
    • JNB 5:55 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CPT 8:15 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 25 | Flysafair
      $92 $206
      55% off
      55% off
      $206 $92
    • JNB 7:00 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 9:10 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | Global Aviation
      $103
      50% off
      $206 $103
    • JNB 7:00 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 9:10 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | Global Aviation
      $106
      49% off
      $206 $106
    • JNB 9:35 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:55 AM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Tue, Oct 27 | Flysafair
      $106
      49% off
      $206 $106
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:10 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Global Aviation
      $109
      47% off
      $206 $109
    • JNB 8:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 10:20 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | Flysafair
      $111
      46% off
      $206 $111
    • JNB 9:20 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      CPT 11:35 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | South African Airways
      $114
      45% off
      $206 $114
    • JNB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 2:00 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Airlink
      $109 $223
      51% off
      51% off
      $223 $109
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Airlink
      $126 $223
      43% off
      43% off
      $223 $126
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Jan 4 | Airlink
      $129 $223
      42% off
      42% off
      $223 $129
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Airlink
      $125
      44% off
      $223 $125
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | Airlink
      $117
      48% off
      $223 $117
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | Airlink
      $115
      48% off
      $223 $115
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Airlink
      $158
      28% off
      $223 $158
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 31 | Airlink
      $161
      28% off
      $223 $161
    • JNB 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      CPT 6:05 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 2 | Airlink
      $105
      53% off
      $223 $105
    • JNB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 2:00 PM
      Johannesburg - Cape Town | Sat, Oct 24 | 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 Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of $66. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as $125.

$125
$96
$66
$37
    Cheapest
  • $113
    Oct
  • $79
    Nov
  • $111
    Dec
  • $66
    Jan
  • $70
    Feb
  • $78
    Mar
  • $111
    Apr
  • $125
    May
  • $106
    Jun
  • $104
    Jul
  • $94
    Aug
  • $103
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport, with an average price of $175. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $327.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. 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 day to depart from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$147
$128
$108
$89
  • $116
    Mon
  • $108
    Tue
  • $116
    Wed
  • $135
    Thu
  • $147
    Fri
  • $117
    Sat
  • $129
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport is South African Airways (from $80) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

South African Airways
From $80
Global Aviation
From $92
Flysafair
From $92
Cemair
From $93
Airlink
From $105
Hahn Air
From $130
FlexFlight
From $1,731

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What is the flight schedule from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. 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. GE131

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    10:00 AM

    JNB

    2h 10m

    12:10 PM

    CPT

    - - - W T F S
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  2. GE111

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    9:30 AM

    JNB

    2h 10m

    11:40 AM

    CPT

    S M T - - - -
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  3. GE101

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    6:30 AM

    JNB

    2h 10m

    8:40 AM

    CPT

    S M T W T - -
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  4. GE121

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    7:00 AM

    JNB

    2h 10m

    9:10 AM

    CPT

    - - - - - F S
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  5. GE151

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    8:00 AM

    JNB

    2h 10m

    10:10 AM

    CPT

    S M - W T - S
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  6. SA375

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    9:20 PM

    JNB

    2h 15m

    11:35 PM

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  7. 5Z834

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    9:30 AM

    JNB

    2h 15m

    11:45 AM

    CPT

    - M - W T F S
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  8. 4Z921

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    7:30 AM

    JNB

    2h 15m

    9:45 AM

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  9. 5Z840

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    4:00 PM

    JNB

    2h 15m

    6:15 PM

    CPT

    S M T W T F S
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  10. SA317

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

    8:45 AM

    JNB

    2h 15m

    11:00 AM

    CPT

    - M T - - F S
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About Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport and Cape Town Intl. Airport

Learn about Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,272.65 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $73
Cheapest return ticket price $146

FAQs for Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?

    Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 54 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 60 daily flights from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT).
  • The earliest flight from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. 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 Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $157 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) at 05:55 and arrives in Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) at 21:20 and arrives in Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) at 23:35.
    • 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 Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport currently start from $73, and round-trip fares start from $146. The current lowest fare is a South African Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 29; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Flysafair, South African Airways, Airlink, Global Aviation and Cemair operate direct flights from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. 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 Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport is $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 Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $73. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport operates around 320 weekly flights, mainly by Flysafair, South African Airways and Airlink. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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