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.

Hahn Air Systems
Thu, 4 June - Thu, 11 June
HLA
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$705 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$705
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Thu, 4 June from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Thu, 11 June, priced at NZ$705 found 2 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sat, 13 June - Mon, 15 June
HLA
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$726 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$726
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sat, 13 June from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Mon, 15 June, priced at NZ$726 found 1 day ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sat, 13 June - Mon, 15 June
HLA
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
NZ$727 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$727
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sat, 13 June from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Mon, 15 June, priced at NZ$727 found 1 day ago
Hahn Air Systems
Fri, 17 July - Thu, 6 Aug
HLA
Johannesburg
PLZ
Gqeberha
NZ$748 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$748
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Fri, 17 July from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, returning Thu, 6 Aug, priced at NZ$748 found 3 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Mon, 8 June - Wed, 24 June
HLA
Johannesburg
GRJ
George
NZ$776 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$776
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Mon, 8 June from Johannesburg to George, returning Wed, 24 June, priced at NZ$776 found 6 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Thu, 16 July - Thu, 30 July
HLA
Johannesburg
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$779 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$779
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Thu, 16 July from Johannesburg to Cape Town, returning Thu, 30 July, priced at NZ$779 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,109 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,109
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 8 Feb from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Tue, 2 Mar, priced at NZ$2,109 found 2 days ago
Qatar Airways
Thu, 11 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,244 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$2,244
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, 11 Feb from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 4 Mar, priced at NZ$2,244 found 6 days ago
Emirates
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 27 Dec
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,295 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$2,295
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun, 15 Nov from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 27 Dec, priced at NZ$2,295 found 4 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Wed, 10 June - Thu, 11 June
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,617 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$2,617
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed, 10 June from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 11 June, priced at NZ$2,617 found 5 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
Mon, 8 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,109 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,109
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 8 Feb from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Tue, 2 Mar, priced at NZ$2,109 found 2 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$705.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Johannesburg (HLA) sold for as low as NZ$350 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$705 and NZ$2,617. 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$705 to NZ$2,617 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
Hahn Air Systems, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Emirates
Roundtrip price
from NZ$705
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