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
Mon, 14 Sept - Mon, 21 Sept
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,361 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,361
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 14 Sept from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 21 Sept, priced at AU$1,361 found 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,598 Return, found 11 hours ago
AU$1,598
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 7 Feb from Perth to Cape Town, returning Sat, 20 Feb, priced at AU$1,598 found 11 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,916 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,916
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 23 Oct from Perth to Cape Town, returning Fri, 6 Nov, priced at AU$1,916 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
PER
Perth
DUR
Durban
AU$1,935 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$1,935
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 17 Aug from Perth to Durban, returning Mon, 31 Aug, priced at AU$1,935 found 14 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 6 Sept - Tue, 15 Sept
PER
Perth
DUR
Durban
AU$1,939 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,939
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 6 Sept from Perth to Durban, returning Tue, 15 Sept, priced at AU$1,939 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,970 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,970
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 18 Nov from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 22 Nov, priced at AU$1,970 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 16 Dec
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,972 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,972
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 18 Nov from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 16 Dec, priced at AU$1,972 found 5 days ago
South African Airways
Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,986 Return, just found
AU$1,986
Return
just found
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Feb from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 21 Feb, priced at AU$1,986 just found
Qantas Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
PER
Perth
PLZ
Gqeberha
AU$2,048 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$2,048
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 16 Aug from Perth to Gqeberha, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at AU$2,048 found 5 days ago
Air Mauritius
Sun, 16 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,087 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,087
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Mauritius flight, departing Sun, 16 Aug from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 29 Aug, priced at AU$2,087 found 1 day 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
Mon, 14 Sept - Mon, 21 Sept
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,361 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,361
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 14 Sept from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 21 Sept, priced at AU$1,361 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$1,361.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Perth (PER) sold for as low as AU$1,020 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$1,361 and AU$2,087. 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$1,361 to AU$2,087 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, Malaysia Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, South African Airways, Air Mauritius
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,361
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