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
Wed, 5 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,364 Return, just found
AU$1,364
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 5 Aug from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 22 Aug, priced at AU$1,364 just found
Singapore Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,376 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,376
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Nov from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Nov, priced at AU$1,376 found 5 days ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 23 June - Fri, 3 July
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,480 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$1,480
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 23 June from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 3 July, priced at AU$1,480 found 4 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 14 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,600 Return, just found
AU$1,600
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 14 Feb from Perth to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Feb, priced at AU$1,600 just found
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,628 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$1,628
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 16 Nov from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Wed, 25 Nov, priced at AU$1,628 found 4 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,900 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$1,900
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 2 Nov from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 16 Nov, priced at AU$1,900 found 19 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 1 Sept - Wed, 16 Sept
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,902 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$1,902
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 16 Sept, priced at AU$1,902 found 3 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 14 Sept - Mon, 28 Sept
PER
Perth
DUR
Durban
AU$1,921 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,921
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 14 Sept from Perth to Durban, returning Mon, 28 Sept, priced at AU$1,921 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 1 Sept - Sat, 12 Sept
MEL
Melbourne
DUR
Durban
AU$1,952 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,952
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Melbourne to Durban, returning Sat, 12 Sept, priced at AU$1,952 found 2 days ago
Emirates
Mon, 4 May - Wed, 20 May
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,053 Return, just found
AU$2,053
Return
just found
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 4 May from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 20 May, priced at AU$2,053 just found

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
Wed, 5 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,364 Return, just found
AU$1,364
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 5 Aug from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 22 Aug, priced at AU$1,364 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$1,364.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Perth (PER) sold for as low as AU$1,009 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$1,364 and AU$2,053. 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$1,364 to AU$2,053 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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South Africa Flights

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Airlines serving
Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,364
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