Cheap Flights to South Africa

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  • Ethiopian Airlines

    Ethiopian Airlines

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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.

Singapore Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 24 Feb
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,195 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$1,195
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 24 Feb, priced at AU$1,195 found 9 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 11 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,261 Return, just found
AU$1,261
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at AU$1,261 just found
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,434 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$1,434
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 24 Nov from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at AU$1,434 found 10 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Oct - Fri, 14 Nov
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,510 Return, found 11 hours ago
AU$1,510
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 14 Nov, priced at AU$1,510 found 11 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,516 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,516
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at AU$1,516 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,517 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,517
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at AU$1,517 found 5 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,649 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,649
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from Perth to Cape Town, returning Mon, 16 Feb, priced at AU$1,649 found 8 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,684 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$1,684
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sat, 21 Feb from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Thu, 26 Feb, priced at AU$1,684 found 12 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,719 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,719
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Perth to Cape Town, returning Sat, 25 Apr, priced at AU$1,719 found 8 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
PER
Perth
BFN
Bloemfontein
AU$1,735 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,735
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 3 Mar from Perth to Bloemfontein, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at AU$1,735 found 4 days 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

At Expedia.com.au, it’s simple to find cheap flights to South Africa that won’t cause your wallet to flinch. Browse through our inventory of South Africa flights and find airfare matching your preferred times and dates. Looking for a red-eye flight or an afternoon departure? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can even take advantage of our convenient My Scratchpad online feature, which lets you track your search results with ease. No more excuses; book your travel arrangements with us today to make your dream trip a reality.

South Africa Flights Information

Airlines serving
Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,195

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$1,195.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Sydney (SYD) sold for as low as AU$801 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$1,195 and AU$1,735. 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$1,195 to AU$1,735 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, 27 Jan - Tue, 24 Feb
PER
Perth
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,195 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$1,195
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Perth to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 24 Feb, priced at AU$1,195 found 9 hours ago
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