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€52Cemair
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Flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost €117 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is €180 and €151 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 160 days before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

€52
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Cape Town flights

  • Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Airport?

    Yes, you can get a direct flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town, with many airlines operating this route throughout the week. Airlines such Cemair, Kulula and Mango all fly this route. There are also indirect routes too, but due to the efficiency and cost of the direct options, it’s unlikely you’ll choose to fly indirectly unless the time of departure suits you better.

  • Are there hotels near the airport I can stay at?

    Yes, whether you need a hotel to stay at because you have an early flight or you just want to take it easy on the day of your flight, there are plenty of options for you at Johannesburg Airport. Hotels such as Southern Sun or Protea Hotel are situated only a short walk from the terminal building, which is great for those who don't want to be in a rush.

  • Will I have free Wi-Fi on arrival at Cape Town Airport?

    Yes, once you arrive at Cape Town Airport, you will have access to free Wi-Fi, so you can book a journey through a ride-share app, video call a friend or just check your emails. This can be very useful for people who have flown from Johannesburg but do not have a South African phone contract.

  • How can I get from Cape Town Airport to the centre?

    Upon arrival, there are several ways to reach the centre of Cape Town. One of the most efficient options is to get a taxi, which costs about 430 ZAR (21.60 GBP) and takes about 20min. You can also get a MyCiti bus, which costs approximately 50 ZAR (2.50 GBP) and will take you to the centre in about 30min. You can find both the taxi rank and the bus stops on the ground floor at the front of the terminal building.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town was €55 for a one-way ticket and €112 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town on a daily basis.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Cape Town.

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

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

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

  • It’s easy to reach Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport from the city centre, making it a great airport for your onward journey. A taxi tends to be one of the most efficient methods, costing about 600 ZAR (30 GBP) and taking around 40min.
  • From Cape Town Airport you can reach some great parts of South Africa, such as Hermanus in about 1h 30min by car and Grotto By in about 1h, which makes it a well located airport to explore the south coast of the country from.
  • At Johannesburg Airport, you can escape the crowds and enjoy some time to yourself ahead of your flight at one of its lounges. Lounges such as Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge provides refreshments in an air-conditioned room, as well as showers, for about 422 ZAR (21 GBP) per person.
  • You can access mobility assistance at Johannesburg Airport if you book in advance with your airline for this service. Whilst there are wheelchairs at the airport, you normally need to wait for one to become available before travelling through, so it's best to pre-arrange this with your airline.
  • If you’re flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town on business then, you might want to opt for an airline that has Business Class seating, such as British Airways.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +16 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +17 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +18 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +18 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +18 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +18 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +18 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +19 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +15 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +16 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Airlink, Asiana Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Airlink, +18 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/4Sat
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
€52
10/2Mon
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
€53
23/2Sun
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
€54
14/2Fri
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
€56
20/11Wed
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
€76
19/12Thu
directFlexFlight
2h 10mJNB-CPT
€78
25/12Wed
directFlexFlight
2h 10mJNB-CPT
€101
20/11Wed
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
€105
28/11Thu
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
€128
1/12Sun
3 stopsLAM
9h 00mJNB-CPT
€506

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
16/11Sat
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
18/11Mon
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
€123
19/11Tue
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
19/11Tue
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
€131
18/11Mon
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
21/11Thu
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
€138
16/11Sat
directLift
2h 10mJNB-CPT
23/11Sat
directLift
2h 00mCPT-JNB
€163
20/11Wed
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
27/11Wed
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
€181
20/11Wed
directFlexFlight
2h 10mJNB-CPT
13/12Fri
directFlexFlight
2h 00mCPT-JNB
€189
20/11Wed
directAirlink
2h 15mJNB-CPT
28/11Thu
directAirlink
2h 05mCPT-JNB
€192
18/11Mon
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
21/11Thu
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
€193
19/11Tue
directCemair
2h 15mJNB-CPT
27/11Wed
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-JNB
€203
16/11Sat
multi-stop
5h 45mJNB-CPT
18/11Mon
multi-stop
8h 15mCPT-JNB
€255

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