Cheap Flights to South Africa

Popular airlines to South Africa

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  • South African Airways

    South African Airways

  • Cathay Pacific

    Cathay Pacific

  • Singapore Airlines

    Singapore Airlines

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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., 2 Feb. - Sat., 28 Feb.
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,684 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$1,684
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon., 2 Feb. from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Sat., 28 Feb., priced at NZ$1,684 found 1 hour ago
Singapore Airlines
Fri., 22 Aug. - Fri., 5 Sep.
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,914 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,914
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri., 22 Aug. from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Fri., 5 Sep., priced at NZ$1,914 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon., 27 Oct. - Mon., 17 Nov.
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,943 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$1,943
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon., 27 Oct. from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Mon., 17 Nov., priced at NZ$1,943 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue., 3 Mar. - Tue., 17 Mar.
CHC
Christchurch
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,046 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,046
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue., 3 Mar. from Christchurch to Cape Town, returning Tue., 17 Mar., priced at NZ$2,046 found 2 days ago
South African Airways
Tue., 20 May - Tue., 3 Jun.
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,056 Return, just found
NZ$2,056
Return
just found
Select South African Airways flight, departing Tue., 20 May from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Tue., 3 Jun., priced at NZ$2,056 just found
South African Airways
Fri., 16 May - Thu., 22 May
AKL
Auckland
DUR
Durban
NZ$2,087 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,087
Return
found 2 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri., 16 May from Auckland to Durban, returning Thu., 22 May, priced at NZ$2,087 found 2 days ago
Qatar Airways
Wed., 7 May - Sun., 11 May
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,175 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$2,175
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed., 7 May from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Sun., 11 May, priced at NZ$2,175 found 4 days ago
South African Airways
Sun., 10 Aug. - Sun., 31 Aug.
AKL
Auckland
PLZ
Gqeberha
NZ$2,207 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$2,207
Return
found 4 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Sun., 10 Aug. from Auckland to Gqeberha, returning Sun., 31 Aug., priced at NZ$2,207 found 4 days ago
Emirates
Sun., 11 May - Sun., 18 May
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,227 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$2,227
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun., 11 May from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Sun., 18 May, priced at NZ$2,227 found 4 days ago
Rwandair
Thu., 29 May - Tue., 24 Jun.
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,242 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,242
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Rwandair flight, departing Thu., 29 May from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Tue., 24 Jun., priced at NZ$2,242 found 2 days ago

South Africa Flights

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, South African Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Rwandair
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,684

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$1,684.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Auckland (AKL) sold for as low as NZ$1,004 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,684 and NZ$2,242. 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$1,684 to NZ$2,242 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., 2 Feb. - Sat., 28 Feb.
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,684 Return, just found
NZ$1,684
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon., 2 Feb. from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Sat., 28 Feb., priced at NZ$1,684 just found
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