Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between S$ 181 and S$ 273 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 245 on Airlink (15 Jan–18 Jan).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between S$ 181 and S$ 273 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 245 on Airlink (15 Jan–18 Jan).

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town can take about 2h 15m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as S$ 245. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 1271 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town (average of S$ 183). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 272). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Consider GOL (100%), Kenya Airways (98%) or Singapore Airlines (98%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 14

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Located just 15.6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 64 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 0 different airlines.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cape Town from OR Tambo today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from OR Tambo to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cape Town from OR Tambo today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	S$ 245
One-way from	S$ 121
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	S$ 239

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CPT?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between S$ 181 and S$ 273 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 245 on Airlink (15 Jan–18 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from JNB to CPT are scheduled on a Wednesday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between S$ 181 and S$ 273 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 245 on Airlink (15 Jan–18 Jan).