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Popular cities in South Africa

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Cape Town

Cape Town

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.

FlexFlight
Sun., 19 Oct. - Sun., 26 Oct.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$287 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$287
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sun., 19 Oct. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun., 26 Oct., priced at AU$287 found 13 hours ago
FlexFlight
Sat., 17 May - Mon., 26 May
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
AU$291 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$291
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sat., 17 May from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Mon., 26 May, priced at AU$291 found 4 days ago
FlexFlight
Tue., 23 Sep. - Tue., 14 Oct.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$291 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$291
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue., 23 Sep. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue., 14 Oct., priced at AU$291 found 4 days ago
FlexFlight
Tue., 1 Jul. - Mon., 21 Jul.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$296 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$296
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue., 1 Jul. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon., 21 Jul., priced at AU$296 found 13 hours ago
FlexFlight
Tue., 1 Jul. - Mon., 21 Jul.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$297 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$297
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue., 1 Jul. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon., 21 Jul., priced at AU$297 found 13 hours ago
FlexFlight
Tue., 9 Sep. - Tue., 23 Sep.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$298 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$298
Return
found 1 day ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue., 9 Sep. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue., 23 Sep., priced at AU$298 found 1 day ago
FlexFlight
Fri., 26 Sep. - Fri., 10 Oct.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$299 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$299
Return
found 3 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Fri., 26 Sep. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri., 10 Oct., priced at AU$299 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Fri., 14 Mar. - Sun., 16 Mar.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
AU$328 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$328
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri., 14 Mar. from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun., 16 Mar., priced at AU$328 found 19 hours ago
Airlink
Sat., 22 Mar. - Mon., 24 Mar.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$334 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$334
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat., 22 Mar. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon., 24 Mar., priced at AU$334 found 3 days ago
South African Airways
Fri., 21 Mar. - Sat., 29 Mar.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$433 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$433
Return
found 1 day ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri., 21 Mar. from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sat., 29 Mar., priced at AU$433 found 1 day ago

South Africa Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to South Africa today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

Book Your South Africa Airfare

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South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Cemair, FlexFlight, Airlink, South African Airways
Roundtrip price
from AU$287

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 AU$287.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as AU$134 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$287 and AU$1,650. 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 AU$287 to AU$1,650 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.

Etihad Airways
Sun., 27 Apr. - Sun., 11 May
MEL
Tullamarine
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,650 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$1,650
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun., 27 Apr. from Tullamarine to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun., 11 May, priced at AU$1,650 found 15 hours ago
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