Cheap Flights to South Africa from $58 (2025/2026)

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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.

Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 24
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$123 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$123
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $123 found 4 days ago
Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Aug 3
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
ELS
East London
$161 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, Jul 6 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to East London, returning Mon, Aug 3, priced at $161 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$181 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, Jan 9 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Fri, Jan 16, priced at $181 found 3 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $187 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$188 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, May 28 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $188 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$190 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Sun, Mar 29, priced at $190 found 3 days ago
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$195 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Wed, Mar 18 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Mar 31, priced at $195 found 11 hours ago
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 7
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$225 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Cape Town Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $225 found 3 days ago
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$943 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$943
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $943 found 2 days ago
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Mar 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,044 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,044
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Mar 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Mar 25, priced at $1,044 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,054 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,054
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, May 17, priced at $1,054 found 2 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonMarch 12 to March 16$160
JNBBloemfonteinJanuary 9 to January 16$181
JNBGqeberhaMarch 25 to March 29$190
JNBHoedspruitJanuary 9 to January 13$234
JNBPietermaritzburgFebruary 24 to March 10$261
SINJohannesburgFebruary 4 to February 11$743
SINCape TownMarch 2 to March 11$780
LHRLa MercyJanuary 26 to February 9$795
LHRGqeberhaJanuary 26 to February 10$796
LHRGqeberhaJanuary 26 to February 10$796
LGWEast LondonFebruary 25 to March 13$991
SINLa MercyFebruary 14 to February 28$1,056
LHRGeorgeJanuary 16 to January 20$1,133
LHRBloemfonteinJanuary 12 to January 19$1,231
BKKJohannesburgFebruary 3 to February 16$2,120
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinDecember 27 to January 11$188
JNBLa MercyDecember 27 to January 1$201
JNBEast LondonDecember 28 to December 29$211
CPTGeorgeDecember 28 to January 7$244
JNBCape TownDecember 26 to December 29$304
CPTJohannesburgDecember 28 to January 12$371
JNBGeorgeDecember 28 to January 1$381
SINJohannesburgDecember 26 to January 17$792
LHRJohannesburgDecember 28 to January 18$922
LHRJohannesburgDecember 28 to January 18$922
BKKJohannesburgDecember 26 to January 8$1,042
LGWCape TownDecember 27 to January 15$1,270
LHRCape TownDecember 26 to December 31$1,894
BKKCape TownDecember 26 to January 3$2,134
YYZJohannesburgDecember 28 to January 1$3,040
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
4.0-star property

Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace

Feb 2 - Feb 8

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to Johannesburg (JNB)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,124, price is now $1,673 per person
$1,673
per person
found 12 hours ago
O' Two Hotel
4.0-star property

O' Two Hotel

Jan 31 - Feb 6

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,437, price is now $2,481 per person
$2,481
per person
found 1 day ago
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Feb 3 - Feb 7

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,027, price is now $2,345 per person
$2,345
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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,825 reviews)
Did not have breakfast

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. 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! (1,003 reviews)
I took the shuttle to the airport and the driver was very helpful. The room was great, clean the bed was amayand I did not go to the bar.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (649 reviews)
Pretty basic. Very business like hotel. It was pretty full and busy fo a small place so getting a breakfast table was a short wait. Great location with lots of exciting “V & A attractions” and a shuttle bus service provided.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this 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! (774 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on Dec 4, 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 $123 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, September 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 $123 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 $123 and $3,040 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.