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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.

Cemair
Tue, 26 Aug. - Tue, 2 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
NZ$288 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$288
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, 26 Aug. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Tue, 2 Sep., priced at NZ$288 found 3 days ago
FlexFlight
Sat, 1 Nov. - Mon, 3 Nov.
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
NZ$307 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$307
Return
found 1 day ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sat, 1 Nov. from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 3 Nov., priced at NZ$307 found 1 day ago
FlexFlight
Wed, 27 Aug. - Wed, 3 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$322 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$322
Return
found 2 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Wed, 27 Aug. from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 3 Sep., priced at NZ$322 found 2 days ago
Airlink
Thu, 28 Aug. - Thu, 4 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town
PLZ
Gqeberha
NZ$400 Return, found 19 hours ago
NZ$400
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug. from Cape Town to Gqeberha, returning Thu, 4 Sep., priced at NZ$400 found 19 hours ago
Airlink
Thu, 28 Aug. - Thu, 4 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town
BFN
Bloemfontein
NZ$415 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$415
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug. from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, returning Thu, 4 Sep., priced at NZ$415 found 1 day ago
Airlink
Thu, 21 Aug. - Thu, 28 Aug.
CPT
Cape Town
GRJ
George
NZ$435 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$435
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 21 Aug. from Cape Town to George, returning Thu, 28 Aug., priced at NZ$435 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Fri, 29 Aug. - Fri, 29 Aug.
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$496 Return, found 9 hours ago
NZ$496
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 29 Aug. from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 29 Aug., priced at NZ$496 found 9 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Wed, 20 Aug. - Wed, 27 Aug.
CPT
Cape Town
HLA
Johannesburg
NZ$535 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$535
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 NZ$535 found 1 day ago
Airlink
Fri, 29 Aug. - Fri, 5 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town
HDS
Hoedspruit
NZ$935 Return, found 15 hours ago
NZ$935
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, 29 Aug. from Cape Town to Hoedspruit, returning Fri, 5 Sep., priced at NZ$935 found 15 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 27 Aug. - Wed, 3 Sep.
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,791 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,791
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 27 Aug. from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 3 Sep., priced at NZ$1,791 found 1 day ago

South Africa Flights

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Cemair, FlexFlight, Airlink, FlySafair, South African Airways, Hahn Air Systems, Ethiopian Airlines
Roundtrip price
from NZ$288

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 NZ$288.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as NZ$105 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$288 and NZ$1,791. 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 NZ$288 to NZ$1,791 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
Sat, 14 Feb. - Mon, 9 Mar.
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,578 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$1,578
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sat, 14 Feb. from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 9 Mar., priced at NZ$1,578 found 5 days ago
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