Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Popular cities in South Africa

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Cheapest Flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb. - Sat, 7 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,247 Return, just found
AU$1,247
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 25 Feb. from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 7 Mar., priced at AU$1,247 just found
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov. - Fri, 14 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,261 Return, just found
AU$1,261
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 14 Nov., priced at AU$1,261 just found
Qantas Airways
Mon, 9 Mar. - Mon, 16 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,648 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,648
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 9 Mar. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 16 Mar., priced at AU$1,648 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar. - Mon, 9 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,672 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$1,672
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar. from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Mon, 9 Mar., priced at AU$1,672 found 4 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 17 Jun.
AVV
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,673 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,673
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 27 May from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 17 Jun., priced at AU$1,673 found 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb. - Wed, 4 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,685 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$1,685
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 11 Feb. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Wed, 4 Mar., priced at AU$1,685 found 7 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Fri, 24 Oct. - Fri, 14 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
ELS
East London
AU$1,761 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,761
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri, 24 Oct. from Sydney to East London, returning Fri, 14 Nov., priced at AU$1,761 found 5 days ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Feb. - Tue, 10 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
BFN
Bloemfontein
AU$1,810 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,810
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb. from Sydney to Bloemfontein, returning Tue, 10 Mar., priced at AU$1,810 found 2 days ago
Etihad Airways
Fri, 17 Oct. - Sat, 25 Oct.
MEL
Melbourne
DUR
Durban
AU$1,909 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$1,909
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct. from Melbourne to Durban, returning Sat, 25 Oct., priced at AU$1,909 found 18 hours ago
Emirates
Mon, 2 Feb. - Mon, 2 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
HLA
Johannesburg
AU$2,703 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,703
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 2 Mar., priced at AU$2,703 found 3 days ago

South Africa Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to South Africa today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

Book Your South Africa Airfare

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Emirates
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,247

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to South Africa that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just enter your origin, destination and dates, click the "Search" button, then tick the checkbox directly underneath the "Flexible change policies" subheading (top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find low-cost, flexible flights to South Africa.
Which airlines fly to South Africa?
Pack your bags and jump on board one of these two airlines that service South Africa:

  • United Airlines - 56 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 26 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 43 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 13 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to South Africa?
Book ahead of time, consider alternative airports, avoid peak travel periods — there are lots of ways! Another one is to make the most of Expedia's "flexible dates" function. Find your South Africa flight, then compare the prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to South Africa was AU$1,247.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Sydney (SYD) sold for as low as AU$801 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$1,247 and AU$2,703. If you spot a bargain, book quickly — these fares don't stick around for long.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in South Africa?
Depending on your carrier and point of origin, one of these busy airports will be your entry point to South Africa:

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 60 flights per month.
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 39 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?
Jet off on a Tuesday to boost your chances of securing the cheapest airfare to South Africa. Mondays are usually the next most affordable day to depart. Saturday is generally the most expensive day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to South Africa?
Seats ranged from just AU$1,247 to AU$2,703 over the last seven days. When you're ready to book, we're here to help you grab a cheap flight to South Africa.
What is the best time to go to South Africa?
August, September and October is when you'll see the cafés and restaurants of busy cities like Cape Town packed with visitors and locals. It's an appealing time to discover South Africa, so consider planning your trip then. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, summer here starts December 1. Throughout this period, temperatures normally range from 18ºC to 27ºC in Cape Town.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to South Africa?
A good month to book affordable flights to South Africa is February. It's worth noting that in the United States, the most expensive time to purchase a ticket is the month of December.

Trending flights to South Africa

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov. - Fri, 14 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,261 Return, just found
AU$1,261
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 14 Nov., priced at AU$1,261 just found
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