Cheap Flights to South Africa

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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
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$279 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$279
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Fri, 16 Jan from Cape Town to Durban, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at AU$279 found 4 days ago
Cemair
Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$283 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$283
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 1 Oct from Cape Town to Durban, returning Sat, 18 Oct, priced at AU$283 found 5 days ago
FlexFlight
Thu, 29 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$287 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$287
Return
found 3 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Cape Town to Durban, returning Tue, 3 Feb, priced at AU$287 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Tue, 14 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
AU$290 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$290
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, 14 Oct from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at AU$290 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Sat, 18 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$292 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$292
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at AU$292 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Thu, 16 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$294 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$294
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, 16 Oct from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at AU$294 found 17 hours ago
FlexFlight
Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 27 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$295 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$295
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at AU$295 found 2 hours ago
Airlink
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
PLZ
Gqeberha
AU$359 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$359
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Wed, 18 Feb from Cape Town to Gqeberha, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at AU$359 found 2 days ago
South African Airways
Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 27 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$420 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$420
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at AU$420 found 2 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sat, 18 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
CPT
Cape Town
HLA
Johannesburg
AU$486 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$486
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at AU$486 found 3 days 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
Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 3 Mar
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,261 Return, just found
AU$1,261
Return
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Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 3 Mar, priced at AU$1,261 just found

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$279.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as AU$138 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between AU$279 and AU$1,261. 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$279 to AU$1,261 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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South Africa Flights

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Airlines serving
Cemair, FlexFlight, Airlink, South African Airways, Hahn Air Systems
Roundtrip price
from AU$279
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