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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
Thu, 6 May - Mon, 10 May
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,435 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,435
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 May from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 10 May, priced at AU$1,435 found 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 14 Sept - Mon, 28 Sept
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,487 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$1,487
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 14 Sept from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 28 Sept, priced at AU$1,487 found 15 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 2 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,531 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,531
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 2 Feb from Perth to Cape Town, returning Sat, 20 Feb, priced at AU$1,531 found 8 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 15 Apr - Sat, 24 Apr
WSI
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,550 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,550
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 15 Apr from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 24 Apr, priced at AU$1,550 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,642 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,642
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 7 Feb from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Tue, 16 Feb, priced at AU$1,642 found 8 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
WSI
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,775 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$1,775
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 10 Feb from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Sat, 20 Feb, priced at AU$1,775 found 15 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,864 Return, just found
AU$1,864
Return
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, 30 Oct from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 8 Nov, priced at AU$1,864 just found
Air Mauritius
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 9 Sept
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,887 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$1,887
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Mauritius flight, departing Wed, 19 Aug from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 9 Sept, priced at AU$1,887 found 7 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, 7 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,945 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,945
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 7 Feb from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 21 Feb, priced at AU$1,945 found 1 hour ago
Qatar Airways
Sun, 7 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,946 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,946
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, 7 Feb from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 21 Feb, priced at AU$1,946 found 1 hour 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
Thu, 6 May - Mon, 10 May
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,435 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,435
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 May from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 10 May, priced at AU$1,435 found 6 days 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$1,435.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Perth (PER) sold for as low as AU$1,023 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$1,435 and AU$1,946. 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$1,435 to AU$1,946 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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Airlines serving
Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air Mauritius
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,435
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