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.

Kenya Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
LGW
London
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,330 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,330
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 10 Oct from London to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 24 Oct, priced at NZ$1,330 found 6 days ago
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,387 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,387
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Norse Atlantic UK flight, departing Mon, 4 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at NZ$1,387 found 1 day ago
Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,420 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,420
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Norse Atlantic UK flight, departing Mon, 4 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at NZ$1,420 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, 10 Sept - Sun, 20 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,429 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,429
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, 10 Sept from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 20 Sept, priced at NZ$1,429 found 2 days ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, 10 Sept - Sun, 20 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,466 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,466
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, 10 Sept from London to Cape Town, returning Sun, 20 Sept, priced at NZ$1,466 found 2 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
LGW
London
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,478 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,478
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 10 Oct from London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 25 Oct, priced at NZ$1,478 found 6 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
LGW
London
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,607 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,607
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 11 Oct from London to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 24 Oct, priced at NZ$1,607 found 6 days ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 June
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,684 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,684
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 26 May from London to Cape Town, returning Tue, 2 June, priced at NZ$1,684 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
LGW
London
DUR
Durban
NZ$1,711 Return, found 2 hours ago
NZ$1,711
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 12 May from London to Durban, returning Tue, 19 May, priced at NZ$1,711 found 2 hours ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,725 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,725
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Mon, 4 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at NZ$1,725 found 1 day 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
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 14 Sept
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,946 Return, found 19 hours ago
NZ$1,946
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 24 Aug from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at NZ$1,946 found 19 hours 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$1,330.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from London (LGW) sold for as low as NZ$542 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,330 and NZ$1,946. 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$1,330 to NZ$1,946 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
Norse Atlantic UK, Hahn Air Technologies, Kenya Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,330
South Africa Flights Information

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