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.

Cemair
Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 14 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$247 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$247
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 29 Aug from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Wed, 14 Oct, priced at NZ$247 found 2 days ago
FlexFlight
Sun, 13 Sept - Wed, 16 Sept
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$256 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$256
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sun, 13 Sept from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Wed, 16 Sept, priced at NZ$256 found 4 days ago
Cemair
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$264 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$264
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, 31 Mar from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Tue, 31 Mar, priced at NZ$264 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Sun, 30 Aug - Thu, 15 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$264 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$264
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, 30 Aug from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Thu, 15 Oct, priced at NZ$264 found 2 days ago
FlexFlight
Sun, 13 Sept - Wed, 16 Sept
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$264 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$264
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sun, 13 Sept from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Wed, 16 Sept, priced at NZ$264 found 4 days ago
Airlink
Fri, 9 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
NZ$332 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$332
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, 9 Oct from Johannesburg to East London, returning Thu, 15 Oct, priced at NZ$332 found 1 day ago
Airlink
Sat, 16 May - Mon, 18 May
JNB
Johannesburg
PLZ
Gqeberha
NZ$365 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$365
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, 16 May from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at NZ$365 found 4 days ago
FlexFlight
Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
JNB
Johannesburg
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$367 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$367
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Mon, 24 Aug from Johannesburg to Cape Town, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at NZ$367 found 4 days ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Sat, 4 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$384 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$384
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Sat, 4 Apr from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Sun, 5 Apr, priced at NZ$384 found 6 days ago
LIFT Airline
Sun, 19 Apr - Wed, 6 May
JNB
Johannesburg
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$398 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$398
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select LIFT Airline flight, departing Sun, 19 Apr from Johannesburg to Cape Town, returning Wed, 6 May, priced at NZ$398 found 17 hours ago

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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
Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 6 Nov
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,893 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,893
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri, 28 Aug from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 6 Nov, priced at NZ$1,893 found 6 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$247.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Johannesburg (JNB) sold for as low as NZ$123 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$247 and NZ$1,893. 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$247 to NZ$1,893 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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South Africa Flights

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Airlines serving
Cemair, FlexFlight, Hahn Air Technologies, Airlink, South African Airways, LIFT Airline
Roundtrip price
from NZ$247
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