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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
Wed, 29 Oct. - Sun, 2 Nov.
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$175 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$175
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct. from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 2 Nov., priced at AU$175 found 5 hours ago
Airlink
Mon, 27 Oct. - Tue, 28 Oct.
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$273 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$273
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct. from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 28 Oct., priced at AU$273 found 13 hours ago
FlexFlight
Fri, 22 Aug. - Mon, 25 Aug.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$282 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$282
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Fri, 22 Aug. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 25 Aug., priced at AU$282 found 4 days ago
FlexFlight
Sat, 1 Nov. - Mon, 10 Nov.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$284 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$284
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sat, 1 Nov. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 10 Nov., priced at AU$284 found 4 days ago
Cemair
Fri, 22 Aug. - Mon, 25 Aug.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$286 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$286
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 22 Aug. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 25 Aug., priced at AU$286 found 4 days ago
Cemair
Fri, 22 Aug. - Mon, 25 Aug.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$288 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$288
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 22 Aug. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 25 Aug., priced at AU$288 found 4 days ago
Cemair
Wed, 3 Sep. - Sat, 6 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$289 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$289
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Sat, 6 Sep., priced at AU$289 found 2 days ago
FlexFlight
Thu, 11 Dec. - Mon, 15 Dec.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$291 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$291
Return
found 1 day ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, 11 Dec. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 15 Dec., priced at AU$291 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Mon, 27 Oct. - Tue, 28 Oct.
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$299 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$299
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct. from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 28 Oct., priced at AU$299 found 13 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Wed, 20 Aug. - Wed, 27 Aug.
CPT
Cape Town
HLA
Johannesburg
AU$492 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$492
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Wed, 20 Aug. from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 27 Aug., priced at AU$492 found 1 day ago

South Africa Flights

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Cemair, FlexFlight, Airlink, South African Airways, Hahn Air Systems
Roundtrip price
from AU$175

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$175.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as AU$102 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$175 and AU$1,247. 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$175 to AU$1,247 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
Sun, 8 Mar. - Mon, 23 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,247 Return, found 23 hours ago
AU$1,247
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar. from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 23 Mar., priced at AU$1,247 found 23 hours ago
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