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
Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,689 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$1,689
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at NZ$1,689 found 12 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,866 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,866
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri, 14 Aug from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 24 Aug, priced at NZ$1,866 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,940 Return, found 2 hours ago
NZ$1,940
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 20 Oct from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Nov, priced at NZ$1,940 found 2 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 15 Sept
CHC
Christchurch
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,065 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$2,065
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 18 Aug from Christchurch to Cape Town, returning Tue, 15 Sept, priced at NZ$2,065 found 5 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,101 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$2,101
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 5 Nov from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 17 Nov, priced at NZ$2,101 found 12 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,148 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$2,148
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, 19 Feb from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 12 Mar, priced at NZ$2,148 found 1 hour ago
South African Airways
Fri, 5 June - Thu, 18 June
AKL
Auckland
PLZ
Gqeberha
NZ$2,210 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,210
Return
found 3 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Auckland to Gqeberha, returning Thu, 18 June, priced at NZ$2,210 found 3 days ago
South African Airways
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 25 May
AKL
Auckland
DUR
Durban
NZ$2,210 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,210
Return
found 2 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Auckland to Durban, returning Mon, 25 May, priced at NZ$2,210 found 2 days ago
Emirates
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,293 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$2,293
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 9 Feb from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at NZ$2,293 found 1 hour ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
CHC
Christchurch
DUR
Durban
NZ$2,316 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$2,316
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Christchurch to Durban, returning Thu, 12 Mar, priced at NZ$2,316 found 6 days ago

South Africa Flights

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, South African Airways, Emirates
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,689

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$1,689.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Auckland (AKL) sold for as low as NZ$1,003 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,689 and NZ$2,316. 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$1,689 to NZ$2,316 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
Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,689 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$1,689
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at NZ$1,689 found 12 hours ago
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