Cheap Flights to South Africa from $578 (2026/2027)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
BOS
Logan Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$902 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$902
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Logan Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $902 found 7 hours ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 25
BOS
Logan Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$968 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$968
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from Logan Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $968 found 19 hours ago
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$980 Roundtrip, just found
$980
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 3 from O'Hare Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, May 19, priced at $980 just found
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,022 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,022
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, May 5 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $1,022 found 5 days ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 7
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,038 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,038
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $1,038 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,057 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,057
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Oct 18, priced at $1,057 found 6 days ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,071 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,071
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $1,071 found 4 days ago
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,107 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,107
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, May 3 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, May 19, priced at $1,107 found 5 hours ago
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,280 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,280
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $1,280 found 4 days ago
Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,337 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$1,337
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from O'Hare Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $1,337 found 17 hours ago
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,511 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,511
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, May 3 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, May 19, priced at $1,511 found 5 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyApril 8 to April 10$144
JNBEast LondonMay 7 to May 11$172
JNBBloemfonteinJune 8 to June 12$183
JNBGqeberhaMay 25 to May 25$194
JNBCape TownMay 14 to May 18$196
JNBGeorgeApril 6 to April 13$264
JNBPietermaritzburgJune 14 to June 18$298
SINJohannesburgApril 3 to April 19$729
LHRLa MercyMay 10 to May 19$852
SINCape TownMay 23 to June 1$884
LGWGeorgeMay 3 to May 10$890
BKKCape TownMay 17 to May 22$1,053
LHRHoedspruitMay 9 to May 13$1,117
BKKBloemfonteinApril 9 to April 16$1,187
LHRJohannesburgApril 14 to April 28$1,390
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyMarch 22 to March 29$137
JNBBloemfonteinMarch 21 to March 22$193
JNBGqeberhaMarch 20 to March 20$244
JNBCape TownMarch 21 to March 23$295
CPTJohannesburgMarch 20 to April 8$381
FCOJohannesburgMarch 21 to March 28$653
BKKJohannesburgMarch 21 to April 19$820
SINJohannesburgMarch 22 to March 25$940
LHRJohannesburgMarch 21 to March 31$1,044
LHRJohannesburgMarch 21 to March 31$1,044
LHRCape TownMarch 22 to April 6$1,229
LHRCape TownMarch 22 to April 6$1,229
LHRLa MercyMarch 20 to March 24$1,248
LHRLa MercyMarch 20 to March 24$1,248
JFKJohannesburgMarch 21 to March 28$1,392
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
The Oyster Box
5.0-star property

The Oyster Box

Mar 27 - Mar 30

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to Durban (DUR)

Emirates • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,058, price is now $3,368 per person
$3,368
per person
found 3 hours ago
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

May 27 - May 31

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

Iberia • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $9,209, price is now $6,314 per person
$6,314
per person
found 1 day ago
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
5.0-star property

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

May 24 - May 29

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $5,046, price is now $4,139 per person
$4,139
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 Kempton Park Gauteng
Book a stay at this 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,880 reviews)
Much better than you might think and very convenient for car hire as they are located in the car park beneath

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. 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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,630 reviews)
Great service we will be back

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions The Valley of Waves and The Gary Player Golf Course are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (677 reviews)
Wow everything from the hotel, facilities and staff are fabulous- first visited in 1998, will not leave it that long to return next time - 100% recommend this hotel

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Good stay

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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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 $137 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 20 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, April 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 $137 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 $137 and $1,511 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.