Cheap Flights to South Africa

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  • Emirates

  • Qatar Airways

  • Lufthansa

  • Swiss International Air Lines

  • British Airways

  • Turkish Airlines

  • KLM

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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.

Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 4 May - Sat, 16 May
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,216 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,216
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Norse Atlantic UK flight, departing Mon, 4 May from London to Cape Town, returning Sat, 16 May, priced at NZ$1,216 found 3 days ago
Kenya Airways
Tue, 1 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,432 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,432
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at NZ$1,432 found 6 days ago
Qatar Airways
Thu, 21 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
LGW
London
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,707 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$1,707
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, 21 Jan from London to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at NZ$1,707 found 5 days ago
Emirates
Sun, 7 June - Sun, 14 June
LGW
London
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,722 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,722
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun, 7 June from London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 14 June, priced at NZ$1,722 found 3 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 10 Sept - Thu, 24 Sept
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,767 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,767
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 10 Sept from London to Cape Town, returning Thu, 24 Sept, priced at NZ$1,767 found 6 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,776 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,776
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 4 May from London to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at NZ$1,776 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 4 June - Thu, 11 June
LCY
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,908 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,908
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 4 June from London to Cape Town, returning Thu, 11 June, priced at NZ$1,908 found 6 days ago
Emirates
Mon, 11 May - Fri, 15 May
LGW
London
DUR
Durban
NZ$1,996 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$1,996
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 11 May from London to Durban, returning Fri, 15 May, priced at NZ$1,996 found 5 days ago
Condor
Wed, 6 May - Thu, 21 May
LGW
London
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,015 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$2,015
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Wed, 6 May from London to Cape Town, returning Thu, 21 May, priced at NZ$2,015 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 4 Sept - Sun, 20 Sept
LGW
London
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$2,022 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$2,022
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 4 Sept from London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 20 Sept, priced at NZ$2,022 found 12 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
Tue, 1 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
AKL
Auckland
JNB
Johannesburg
NZ$1,945 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$1,945
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Auckland to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at NZ$1,945 found 1 hour 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$1,216.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from London (LGW) sold for as low as NZ$504 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between NZ$1,216 and NZ$2,022. 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$1,216 to NZ$2,022 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, APG Distribution System, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,216
South Africa Flights Information

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