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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.

Cemair
Sun., 22 Jun. - Tue., 8 Jul.
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
AU$160 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$160
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun., 22 Jun. from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Tue., 8 Jul., priced at AU$160 found 19 hours ago
Cemair
Mon., 11 Aug. - Fri., 29 Aug.
JNB
Johannesburg
CPT
Cape Town
AU$174 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$174
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon., 11 Aug. from Johannesburg to Cape Town, returning Fri., 29 Aug., priced at AU$174 found 2 days ago
Cemair
Tue., 6 May - Tue., 13 May
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
AU$176 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$176
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue., 6 May from Johannesburg to East London, returning Tue., 13 May, priced at AU$176 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Thu., 23 Oct. - Wed., 5 Nov.
JNB
Johannesburg
GRJ
George
AU$208 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$208
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu., 23 Oct. from Johannesburg to George, returning Wed., 5 Nov., priced at AU$208 found 1 hour ago
FlexFlight
Thu., 19 Jun. - Thu., 10 Jul.
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
AU$228 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$228
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu., 19 Jun. from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Thu., 10 Jul., priced at AU$228 found 19 hours ago
Cemair
Wed., 1 Oct. - Sun., 19 Oct.
JNB
Johannesburg
PLZ
Gqeberha
AU$259 Return, just found
AU$259
Return
just found
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed., 1 Oct. from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, returning Sun., 19 Oct., priced at AU$259 just found
Cemair
Thu., 24 Apr. - Sun., 27 Apr.
JNB
Johannesburg
BFN
Bloemfontein
AU$278 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$278
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu., 24 Apr. from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein, returning Sun., 27 Apr., priced at AU$278 found 3 days ago
Airlink
Sun., 18 May - Mon., 26 May
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
AU$328 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$328
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun., 18 May from Johannesburg to East London, returning Mon., 26 May, priced at AU$328 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Thu., 13 Nov. - Sun., 23 Nov.
JNB
Johannesburg
PLZ
Gqeberha
AU$342 Return, just found
AU$342
Return
just found
Select South African Airways flight, departing Thu., 13 Nov. from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, returning Sun., 23 Nov., priced at AU$342 just found
Singapore Airlines
Tue., 28 Oct. - Sat., 8 Nov.
BNE
Brisbane
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,321 Return, found 22 hours ago
AU$1,321
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue., 28 Oct. from Brisbane to Johannesburg, returning Sat., 8 Nov., priced at AU$1,321 found 22 hours ago

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
Tue., 10 Mar. - Tue., 17 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,258 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,258
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue., 10 Mar. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Tue., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,258 found 1 hour ago

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$160.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Johannesburg (JNB) sold for as low as AU$87 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$160 and AU$1,321. 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$160 to AU$1,321 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.
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