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
Tue, 1 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,945 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,945
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at NZ$1,945 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,109 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,109
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Nov from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Nov, priced at NZ$2,109 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 1 Dec
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,210 Return, found 23 hours ago
NZ$2,210
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 28 Oct from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at NZ$2,210 found 23 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 23 July - Mon, 3 Aug
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,243 Return, found 23 hours ago
NZ$2,243
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 23 July from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 3 Aug, priced at NZ$2,243 found 23 hours ago
Emirates
Tue, 2 June - Wed, 3 June
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,253 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,253
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 3 June, priced at NZ$2,253 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
CHC
Christchurch
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,271 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,271
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Nov from Christchurch to Cape Town, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at NZ$2,271 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Thu, 11 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
AKL
Auckland
DUR
Durban
NZ$2,362 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,362
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, 11 Feb from Auckland to Durban, returning Sun, 21 Feb, priced at NZ$2,362 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Mon, 4 May - Thu, 7 May
CHC
Christchurch
DUR
Durban
NZ$2,498 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,498
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 4 May from Christchurch to Durban, returning Thu, 7 May, priced at NZ$2,498 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 10 June
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,602 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,602
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 27 May from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 10 June, priced at NZ$2,602 found 3 days ago
Etihad Airways
Mon, 14 Sept - Fri, 16 Oct
CHC
Christchurch
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,726 Return, found 14 hours ago
NZ$2,726
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 14 Sept from Christchurch to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 16 Oct, priced at NZ$2,726 found 14 hours 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, 1 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,945 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,945
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at NZ$1,945 found 1 day ago

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$1,945.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Auckland (AKL) sold for as low as NZ$1,178 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,945 and NZ$2,726. 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$1,945 to NZ$2,726 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.

Travel information

South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qantas Airways
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,945
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