Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Popular cities in South Africa

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a lake or waterhole
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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 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,594 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,594
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at NZ$1,594 found 3 days ago
Air New Zealand
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,959 Return, just found
NZ$1,959
Return
just found
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, 9 Feb from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at NZ$1,959 just found
Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 28 Apr
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,980 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$1,980
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 3 Feb from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at NZ$1,980 found 3 hours ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 16 Apr
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,018 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,018
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 26 Mar from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 16 Apr, priced at NZ$2,018 found 3 days ago
South African Airways
Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,074 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,074
Return
found 3 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 24 Nov, priced at NZ$2,074 found 3 days ago
South African Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
AKL
Auckland
DUR
Durban
NZ$2,108 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,108
Return
found 2 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Auckland to Durban, returning Tue, 31 Mar, priced at NZ$2,108 found 2 days ago
South African Airways
Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
AKL
Auckland
PLZ
Gqeberha
NZ$2,208 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$2,208
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Auckland to Gqeberha, returning Sat, 28 Feb, priced at NZ$2,208 found 3 hours ago
Emirates
Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,326 Return, just found
NZ$2,326
Return
just found
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at NZ$2,326 just found
Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
AKL
Auckland
GRJ
George
NZ$2,385 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,385
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb from Auckland to George, returning Tue, 17 Feb, priced at NZ$2,385 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 28 Apr
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,396 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,396
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at NZ$2,396 found 3 days ago

South Africa Flights

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, South African Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qantas Airways
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,594

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$1,594.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Auckland (AKL) sold for as low as NZ$1,002 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,594 and NZ$2,396. 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$1,594 to NZ$2,396 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 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,594 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,594
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at NZ$1,594 found 3 days ago
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