Cheap Flights to South Africa from $40 (2025/2026)

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Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$939 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$939
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $939 found 1 day ago
Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,033 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,033
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Nov 26, priced at $1,033 found 4 hours ago
Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,052 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,052
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Oct 9, priced at $1,052 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,089 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,089
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $1,089 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 1
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,132 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,132
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Feb 1, priced at $1,132 found 4 days ago
Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,132 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,132
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $1,132 found 4 hours ago
Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Nov 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,299 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,299
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $1,299 found 2 days ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
GRJ
George
$1,405 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,405
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to George, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $1,405 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonOctober 13 to October 20$161
JNBPietermaritzburgDecember 9 to January 8$261
JNBHoedspruitOctober 9 to October 27$319
SINCape TownOctober 27 to November 12$752
BKKLa MercyOctober 22 to November 19$849
LGWLa MercyDecember 2 to February 23$898
LHREast LondonNovember 22 to November 29$953
LHREast LondonNovember 22 to November 29$953
FCOLa MercyNovember 6 to November 13$960
FCOBloemfonteinOctober 5 to October 9$1,034
LHRHoedspruitNovember 8 to November 15$1,316
BKKJohannesburgNovember 6 to November 10$1,382
LHRPietermaritzburgDecember 11 to January 23$1,438
LHRPietermaritzburgDecember 11 to January 23$1,438
LHRGqeberhaDecember 21 to January 2$2,434
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercySeptember 28 to October 31$162
JNBBloemfonteinSeptember 26 to September 28$180
JNBEast LondonSeptember 27 to September 30$185
JNBGqeberhaSeptember 27 to October 1$207
CPTGeorgeSeptember 28 to October 7$259
JNBPietermaritzburgSeptember 27 to September 29$262
JNBGeorgeSeptember 28 to October 8$285
CPTGqeberhaSeptember 27 to September 29$310
JNBHoedspruitSeptember 28 to October 3$312
CPTEast LondonSeptember 27 to September 29$461
LHRCape TownSeptember 26 to October 2$872
LHRHoedspruitSeptember 26 to October 2$1,047
LHRHoedspruitSeptember 26 to October 2$1,047
BKKGqeberhaSeptember 27 to October 7$1,122
YYZCape TownSeptember 27 to October 4$1,475
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
4.0-star property

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank

Oct 3 - Oct 9

6 night stay

Washington (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,732, price is now $1,540 per person
$1,540
per person
found 1 day ago
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
5.0-star property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Oct 3 - Oct 9

6 night stay

Washington (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,793, price is now $1,545 per person
$1,545
per person
found 1 day ago
The Cellars-Hohenort
5.0-star property

The Cellars-Hohenort

Oct 30 - Nov 2

3 night stay

New Orleans (MSY) to Cape Town (CPT)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,307, price is now $2,043 per person
$2,043
per person
found 1 day ago
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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,760 reviews)
"Really a top notch hotel, excellent breakfast and dinner options, right next to airport."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (274 reviews)
"Best hotel to stay attending a Congress at the CTICC within walking distance and had a great stay Already booked for the next Congress later in the month"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

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Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Kempton Park Golf Club are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cape Town Stadium and Long Street are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (750 reviews)
"Out of the cities 100mph pace . Nice and relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff . Breathtaking view looking straight out to the beach and sea , also the city and Table mountain ."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to South Africa?
To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to South Africa was $161 in the last seven days. An excellent way to score a great deal is to be flexible with your dates. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to South Africa departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to South Africa?
When organizing a South Africa trip, you can pick from 15 airlines. Make Airlink (South Africa) your go-to carrier for flights to Cape Town. It offers roughly 684 flights each month to this lively city.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?
If you're planning a break in South Africa, October is the cheapest month to travel there. This is based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. Select your travel dates and reserve your spot today.
How can I check my flight status to South Africa?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to South Africa?
Being flexible with your dates is a great way to land a bargain. Travelocity makes it a snap to find your perfect fare through the "Flexible dates" function. Search for your South Africa flight, then compare prices for surrounding days by hitting the "Flexible dates" dropdown box above. Booking earlier and avoiding peak periods are other tips. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a roundtrip flight to South Africa was $161 on our site. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to South Africa with Travelocity?
From cheap flights to South Africa to hotels and activities, Travelocity is your one-stop shop for epic adventures. With everything at your fingertips, you can relax while preparing for the wonderful things you'll be getting up to in South Africa and less time on the travel details. Plus with our Price Match Guarantee and free cancellation on most activities, we go out of our way to make your next break the best one yet.
What are the most popular flight routes to South Africa?
With excellent connections, booking flights to South Africa is stress-free. Check out some of the busiest flight routes to this favorite destination:

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 7,579 flights a month.
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 4,623 flights a month.
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 2,062 flights a month.

How much is a flight to South Africa on average?
Plane tickets for roundtrip flights to South Africa cost between $161 and $2,434 in the last seven days. As soon as you spot an awesome deal, lock it in and get ready to take off on your next wonderful adventure with Travelocity. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to South Africa?
Where you take off from will usually determine how long your direct flight to South Africa will be. Here are a few of the more popular routes to South Africa and their average journey times:

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 2 hours and 1 minute
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 1 hour and 11 minutes
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 1 hour and 45 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to South Africa?
Factors including which airline company you're jetting off with and where you're departing from will mostly determine your travel experience. You'll likely find a range of flights to South Africa, from cheap flights for family vacations to first class fares. Hot meals, drinks and entertainment are a taste of what most airlines provide on long-haul flights.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.