Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Popular cities in South Africa

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Cape Town

Cape Town

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
Mon, 9 Mar. - Mon, 23 Mar.
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,195 Return, just found
AU$1,195
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 9 Mar. from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 23 Mar., priced at AU$1,195 just found
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 28 Oct. - Fri, 28 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,247 Return, just found
AU$1,247
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct. from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 28 Nov., priced at AU$1,247 just found
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb. - Mon, 23 Feb.
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,382 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$1,382
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 9 Feb. from Perth to Cape Town, returning Mon, 23 Feb., priced at AU$1,382 found 3 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar. - Tue, 17 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,443 Return, just found
AU$1,443
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 3 Mar. from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Tue, 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,443 just found
Cathay Pacific
Wed, 17 Sep. - Wed, 29 Oct.
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,640 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,640
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed, 17 Sep. from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 29 Oct., priced at AU$1,640 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 5 Nov. - Mon, 10 Nov.
PER
Perth
ELS
East London
AU$1,693 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,693
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov. from Perth to East London, returning Mon, 10 Nov., priced at AU$1,693 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 19 Aug. - Tue, 26 Aug.
MEL
Melbourne
ELS
East London
AU$1,750 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,750
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 19 Aug. from Melbourne to East London, returning Tue, 26 Aug., priced at AU$1,750 found 5 days ago
South African Airways
Sun, 7 Sep. - Thu, 11 Sep.
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,915 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,915
Return
found 2 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Sun, 7 Sep. from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 11 Sep., priced at AU$1,915 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 5 May - Fri, 22 May
AVV
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,932 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$1,932
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 5 May from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 22 May, priced at AU$1,932 found 10 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Sun, 16 Nov. - Sun, 7 Dec.
MEL
Melbourne
BFN
Bloemfontein
AU$2,143 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,143
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, 16 Nov. from Melbourne to Bloemfontein, returning Sun, 7 Dec., priced at AU$2,143 found 2 days ago

South Africa Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to South Africa today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

Book Your South Africa Airfare

At Expedia.com.au, it’s simple to find cheap flights to South Africa that won’t cause your wallet to flinch. Browse through our inventory of South Africa flights and find airfare matching your preferred times and dates. Looking for a red-eye flight or an afternoon departure? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can even take advantage of our convenient My Scratchpad online feature, which lets you track your search results with ease. No more excuses; book your travel arrangements with us today to make your dream trip a reality.

South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, South African Airways
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,195

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$1,195.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Melbourne (MEL) sold for as low as AU$809 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$1,195 and AU$2,143. 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$1,195 to AU$2,143 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
Mon, 25 Aug. - Mon, 8 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,260 Return, just found
AU$1,260
Return
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Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 Aug. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 8 Sep., priced at AU$1,260 just found
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