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, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$213 Return, found 4 hours ago
NZ$213
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at NZ$213 found 4 hours ago
Cemair
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$225 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$225
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, 25 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 1 Feb, priced at NZ$225 found 2 days ago
Cemair
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$230 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$230
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, 25 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 1 Feb, priced at NZ$230 found 2 days ago
Cemair
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$234 Return, found 4 hours ago
NZ$234
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at NZ$234 found 4 hours ago
Cemair
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$239 Return, found 4 hours ago
NZ$239
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at NZ$239 found 4 hours ago
FlexFlight
Thu, 2 July - Sun, 12 July
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$245 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$245
Return
found 5 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, 2 July from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 12 July, priced at NZ$245 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$247 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$247
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, 25 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 1 Feb, priced at NZ$247 found 2 days ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$281 Return, found 4 hours ago
NZ$281
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at NZ$281 found 4 hours ago
Airlink
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$293 Return, found 4 hours ago
NZ$293
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at NZ$293 found 4 hours ago
South African Airways
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
DUR
Durban
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$443 Return, found 4 hours ago
NZ$443
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Durban to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at NZ$443 found 4 hours ago

South Africa Flights

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Cemair, FlexFlight, Hahn Air Technologies, Airlink, South African Airways
Roundtrip price
from NZ$213

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$213.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Durban (DUR) sold for as low as NZ$101 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$213 and NZ$1,688. 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$213 to NZ$1,688 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
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,688 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$1,688
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at NZ$1,688 found 12 hours ago
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