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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Africa?

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

Thu, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 15

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

$172

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

$178

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

PLZ

Port Elizabeth

$179

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

BFN

Bloemfontein

$186

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 1

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$204

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 3

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$204

Roundtrip

found 14 hours ago

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

ELS

East London

$214

Roundtrip

found 14 hours ago

Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Jan 8

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

ELS

East London

$234

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,130

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$1,135

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 10

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

$1,418

Roundtrip

found 17 hours ago

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	Gqeberha	October 14 to October 20	$179
JNB	Bloemfontein	September 16 to September 23	$186
JNB	East London	August 24 to August 28	$223
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	October 21 to October 21	$326
LGW	Cape Town	September 18 to October 1	$617
LGW	Johannesburg	September 23 to September 30	$621
SIN	Johannesburg	September 18 to October 3	$740
BKK	Johannesburg	September 18 to September 29	$879
SIN	Cape Town	September 18 to September 25	$886
LHR	La Mercy	November 12 to January 20	$899
BKK	Cape Town	October 9 to October 17	$978
LHR	Hoedspruit	September 7 to September 21	$1,208
LHR	Johannesburg	October 26 to November 9	$1,360
JFK	Gqeberha	August 24 to August 28	$1,806
BKK	Johannesburg	September 24 to September 28	$1,910

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	August 16 to August 21	$185
JNB	East London	August 15 to August 31	$222
JNB	Cape Town	August 15 to August 17	$284
CPT	Gqeberha	August 16 to August 23	$286
JNB	Hoedspruit	August 14 to August 18	$348
CPT	Johannesburg	August 14 to August 21	$442
LHR	Johannesburg	August 16 to September 20	$841
LHR	Johannesburg	August 16 to September 20	$841
EWR	Johannesburg	August 16 to September 2	$1,131
LHR	Cape Town	August 16 to August 21	$1,310
LHR	Cape Town	August 16 to August 21	$1,310
JFK	Johannesburg	August 16 to August 25	$1,374
JFK	Cape Town	August 14 to August 20	$1,591
JFK	Cape Town	August 14 to August 20	$1,591
YYZ	Cape Town	August 14 to August 21	$1,919

*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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4.0-star property

Irene Country Hotel

Sep 13 - Sep 16

3 night stay

Accra Intl. Airport (ACC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$1,100

per person

found 1 day ago

4.0-star property

The Sir David Boutique Guest House

Sep 24 - Sep 30

6 night stay

Accra Intl. Airport (ACC) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$1,230

per person

found 1 day ago

4.5-star property

Charles Hope Boutique Hometel

Sep 24 - Sep 30

6 night stay

Accra Intl. Airport (ACC) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$1,285

per person

found 1 day ago

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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! (2,024 reviews)

"Very convenient but staff was abrupt and not friendly. Buffet is nice, hood variety of food. Prices escalated so expensive paying for location"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

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.

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

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.

9/10 Wonderful! (699 reviews)

"Amazing from the room to the pool to the buffet An amazing place and beautiful site"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

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Taj Cape Town

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 Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

"I stayed with Taj in Cape Town for one night and it was an excellent experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I hiked table mountain my second day and they held my baggage for me after checkout and let me use the facilities to freshen up before my departure. I would highly recommend ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

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.

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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 $172 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, June 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?

"Trips" should be your first stop when it comes to the finer details of your flight to South Africa. Our customer portal allows you to manage everything in the same place, from checking the status of your flight to making updates to your booking. Click on Trips at the top right of the Travelocity homepage and then create a new account or sign in to an existing one. Alternatively, download the Travelocity app and access your travel itinerary while you're out and about. Whether you've got the family flying with you or you're wandering on your own, all your bookings are in the palm of your hand.

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 $172 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 $172 and $1,919 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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