Question 1

How much is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to South Africa was $160 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.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

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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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

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If you're planning a break in South Africa, January 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.

Question 4

How can I check my flight status to South Africa?

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"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.

Question 5

How do I find the best deals on flights to South Africa?

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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 $160 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.

Question 6

Why should I book my flight to South Africa with Travelocity?

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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.

Question 7

What are the most popular flight routes to South Africa?

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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.

Question 8

How much is a flight to South Africa on average?

Accepted Answer

Plane tickets for roundtrip flights to South Africa cost between $160 and $2,139 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.

Question 9

How long is the average flight to South Africa?

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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

Question 10

What can I expect on a flight to South Africa?

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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.

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	East London	March 9 to March 16	$160
JNB	Bloemfontein	February 9 to February 12	$181
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	February 24 to March 10	$261
JNB	George	February 18 to March 7	$263
LHR	Johannesburg	March 8 to March 19	$599
FCO	La Mercy	February 2 to February 9	$640
LGW	Cape Town	March 10 to March 19	$684
SIN	Johannesburg	February 4 to February 11	$743
BKK	Johannesburg	January 20 to January 28	$776
SIN	Cape Town	February 4 to February 11	$778
LHR	La Mercy	January 20 to January 27	$815
LGW	George	February 5 to February 21	$1,213
LHR	Johannesburg	March 18 to March 23	$1,330
SIN	La Mercy	December 25 to December 31	$1,520
BKK	Johannesburg	January 20 to January 28	$1,880

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	Bloemfontein	December 12 to February 1	$182
JNB	Hoedspruit	December 12 to December 19	$233
CPT	Gqeberha	December 12 to December 15	$260
JNB	Gqeberha	December 13 to December 23	$263
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	December 12 to December 14	$265
JNB	Cape Town	December 14 to January 8	$279
JNB	George	December 12 to December 14	$316
LHR	Johannesburg	December 14 to December 18	$1,086
LHR	Johannesburg	December 14 to December 18	$1,086
BKK	Johannesburg	December 14 to December 15	$1,113
LHR	Cape Town	December 13 to January 24	$1,185
FCO	Cape Town	December 13 to December 28	$1,344
SIN	Cape Town	December 14 to January 5	$1,805
LHR	Gqeberha	December 13 to December 29	$2,139
LHR	Gqeberha	December 13 to December 29	$2,139

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