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.

Cemair
Mon, 22 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$203 Return, found 23 hours ago
AU$203
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 22 Dec from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 24 Dec, priced at AU$203 found 23 hours ago
Cemair
Fri, 30 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$215 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$215
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at AU$215 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$215 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$215
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 6 Feb, priced at AU$215 found 4 days ago
Cemair
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$217 Return, found 21 hours ago
AU$217
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 9 Feb, priced at AU$217 found 21 hours ago
Cemair
Wed, 14 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$222 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$222
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 14 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 1 Feb, priced at AU$222 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$230 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$230
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 6 Feb, priced at AU$230 found 4 days ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Thu, 25 Dec - Mon, 12 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$243 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$243
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Thu, 25 Dec from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 12 Jan, priced at AU$243 found 5 days ago
Airlink
Mon, 29 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$255 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$255
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 29 Dec from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at AU$255 found 5 days ago
FlexFlight
Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$256 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$256
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at AU$256 found 4 days ago
South African Airways
Sun, 4 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$358 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$358
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Sun, 4 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 23 Jan, priced at AU$358 found 7 hours ago

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Singapore Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,248 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,248
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at AU$1,248 found 5 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$203.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Durban (DUR) sold for as low as AU$89 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$203 and AU$1,248. 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$203 to AU$1,248 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
Cemair, FlexFlight, Hahn Air Technologies, Airlink, South African Airways
Roundtrip price
from AU$203
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