Cheap Flights to 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
Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,196 Return, just found
AU$1,196
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at AU$1,196 just found
Qantas Airways
Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 17 Feb
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,477 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,477
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 17 Feb, priced at AU$1,477 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,508 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$1,508
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Perth to Cape Town, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at AU$1,508 found 16 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,510 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,510
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 3 Apr from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at AU$1,510 found 1 day ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,530 Return, just found
AU$1,530
Return
just found
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, 17 Feb from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 25 Feb, priced at AU$1,530 just found
Qantas Airways
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
PER
Perth
DUR
Durban
AU$1,627 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,627
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Perth to Durban, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at AU$1,627 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Tue, 9 June - Tue, 16 June
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,665 Return, just found
AU$1,665
Return
just found
Select South African Airways flight, departing Tue, 9 June from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 16 June, priced at AU$1,665 just found
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,704 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$1,704
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from Perth to Cape Town, returning Sat, 7 Feb, priced at AU$1,704 found 2 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
PER
Perth
GRJ
George
AU$1,754 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,754
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 17 Feb from Perth to George, returning Tue, 24 Feb, priced at AU$1,754 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
PER
Perth
PLZ
Gqeberha
AU$1,805 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$1,805
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from Perth to Gqeberha, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at AU$1,805 found 2 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
Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,196 Return, just found
AU$1,196
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at AU$1,196 just found

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$1,196.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Perth (PER) sold for as low as AU$878 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$1,196 and AU$1,805. 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$1,196 to AU$1,805 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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South Africa Flights

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Airlines serving
Ethiopian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,196
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