Cheap Flights to South Africa

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  • Turkish Airlines

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  • Ethiopian Airlines

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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.

Singapore Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,416 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,416
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 19 Aug from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 26 Aug, priced at NZ$1,416 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,604 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,604
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 1 Nov from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 23 Nov, priced at NZ$1,604 found 2 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,619 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,619
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 20 Aug from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 26 Aug, priced at NZ$1,619 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,716 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,716
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 1 Nov from Perth to Cape Town, returning Mon, 16 Nov, priced at NZ$1,716 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 4 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,717 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,717
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 4 Oct from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 27 Oct, priced at NZ$1,717 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,933 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,933
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 27 Oct from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Mon, 16 Nov, priced at NZ$1,933 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 15 June
AKL
Auckland
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,057 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$2,057
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Auckland to Cape Town, returning Mon, 15 June, priced at NZ$2,057 found 4 days ago
South African Airways
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,076 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$2,076
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$2,076 found 1 hour ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,106 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,106
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 18 Apr from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at NZ$2,106 found 2 days ago
Qatar Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,111 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,111
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 22 Mar, priced at NZ$2,111 found 1 day ago

South Africa Flights

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Turkish Airlines, South African Airways
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,416

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$1,416.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Auckland (AKL) sold for as low as NZ$845 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,416 and NZ$2,111. 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$1,416 to NZ$2,111 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
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,604 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,604
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 1 Nov from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 23 Nov, priced at NZ$1,604 found 2 days ago
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