Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Popular cities in South Africa

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Cape Town

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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.

FlexFlight
Wed, 14 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$255 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$255
Return
found 2 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Wed, 14 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at NZ$255 found 2 days ago
Cemair
Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$258 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$258
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at NZ$258 found 3 hours ago
Cemair
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$262 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$262
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at NZ$262 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$266 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$266
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 31 Oct from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$266 found 3 days ago
FlexFlight
Wed, 29 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$270 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$270
Return
found 3 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$270 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$276 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$276
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, 31 Oct from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$276 found 3 days ago
FlexFlight
Thu, 30 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$279 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$279
Return
found 3 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, 30 Oct from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at NZ$279 found 3 days ago
Airlink
Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
GRJ
George
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$447 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$447
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 30 Oct from George to Cape Town, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$447 found 4 days ago
South African Airways
Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$451 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$451
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at NZ$451 found 3 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Wed, 29 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
DUR
Durban
HLA
Johannesburg
NZ$559 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$559
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$559 found 3 days 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
Tue, 24 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,687 Return, just found
NZ$1,687
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at NZ$1,687 just found

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$255.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Durban (DUR) sold for as low as NZ$127 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$255 and NZ$1,687. 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$255 to NZ$1,687 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
FlexFlight, Cemair, Airlink, South African Airways, Hahn Air Systems
Roundtrip price
from NZ$255
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