Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Popular airlines to South Africa

  • Qatar Airways

  • Emirates

  • Lufthansa

  • British Airways

  • Swiss International Air Lines

  • Turkish Airlines

  • KLM

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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.

KLM
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
LUX
Luxembourg
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,287 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,287
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sat, 14 Mar from Luxembourg to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at NZ$1,287 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
LUX
Luxembourg
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,293 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,293
Return
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, 14 Mar from Luxembourg to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at NZ$1,293 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
LUX
Luxembourg
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,359 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,359
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 14 Mar from Luxembourg to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at NZ$1,359 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
LUX
Luxembourg
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,452 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,452
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Luxembourg to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at NZ$1,452 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
JFK
New York
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,522 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$1,522
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 20 Mar from New York to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at NZ$1,522 found 17 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
JFK
New York
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,843 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,843
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 8 Apr from New York to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at NZ$1,843 found 4 days ago
Lufthansa
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
LUX
Luxembourg
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,880 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,880
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Luxembourg to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at NZ$1,880 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
LUX
Luxembourg
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,927 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,927
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Luxembourg to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at NZ$1,927 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
JFK
New York
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,046 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$2,046
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 8 Apr from New York to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at NZ$2,046 found 4 days ago
Air France
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
LUX
Luxembourg
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,243 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,243
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Luxembourg to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at NZ$2,243 found 1 day ago

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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, 2 June - Tue, 9 June
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,639 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,639
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 June, priced at NZ$1,639 found 3 days 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$1,287.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Luxembourg (LUX) sold for as low as NZ$842 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,287 and NZ$2,243. 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$1,287 to NZ$2,243 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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Airlines serving
Luxair, Egyptair, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Etihad Airways, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Kenya Airways, Condor, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Air France
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,287
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