Cheap Flights to South Africa from $555 (2026/2027)

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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, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 17
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,067 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,067
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from George Bush Intercontinental to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $1,067 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Dec 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,069 Roundtrip, just found
$1,069
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Dec 6, priced at $1,069 just found
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 20
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,085 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,085
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Sep 20, priced at $1,085 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,109 Roundtrip, just found
$1,109
Roundtrip
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from O'Hare Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $1,109 just found
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,162 Roundtrip, just found
$1,162
Roundtrip
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $1,162 just found
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 2
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,180 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,180
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 22 from O'Hare Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Dec 2, priced at $1,180 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,290 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$1,290
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $1,290 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,318 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,318
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from O'Hare Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $1,318 found 3 days ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 22
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,392 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$1,392
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from O'Hare Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $1,392 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,493 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,493
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from George Bush Intercontinental to Port Elizabeth, returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at $1,493 found 4 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,508 Roundtrip, just found
$1,508
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from George Bush Intercontinental to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $1,508 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyAugust 16 to August 21$145
JNBBloemfonteinOctober 23 to November 1$184
JNBGeorgeOctober 9 to October 16$209
JNBHoedspruitAugust 28 to August 30$310
CPTEast LondonSeptember 17 to September 21$318
SINJohannesburgAugust 12 to August 19$777
SINCape TownSeptember 8 to September 21$862
BKKCape TownSeptember 6 to September 13$975
LGWGeorgeSeptember 1 to September 15$1,001
LGWGqeberhaSeptember 15 to November 10$1,035
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 16 to September 25$1,210
LHRHoedspruitAugust 20 to August 25$1,264
LHREast LondonAugust 16 to August 23$1,395
DMKLa MercyOctober 5 to November 9$1,436
FCOHoedspruitAugust 16 to August 19$1,471
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJuly 25 to August 6$179
JNBGeorgeJuly 25 to July 26$224
CPTJohannesburgJuly 26 to July 28$244
JNBCape TownJuly 24 to July 26$258
JNBGqeberhaJuly 25 to July 27$268
JNBEast LondonJuly 25 to July 27$349
CPTJohannesburgJuly 24 to July 29$445
CPTHoedspruitJuly 24 to July 31$500
FCOJohannesburgJuly 26 to July 30$701
FCOCape TownJuly 24 to August 5$926
LGWJohannesburgJuly 24 to August 9$1,115
LHRJohannesburgJuly 26 to August 1$1,179
LHRCape TownJuly 25 to August 1$1,275
LHRCape TownJuly 25 to August 1$1,275
YYZCape TownJuly 26 to July 31$1,634
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
The Residence Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

The Residence Boutique Hotel

Aug 13 - Aug 17

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,554, price is now $2,054 per person
$2,054
per person
found 1 hour ago
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Oct 6 - Oct 11

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,986, price is now $2,932 per person
$2,932
per person
found 1 hour ago
Taaibosch Collection
3.5-star property

Taaibosch Collection

Aug 10 - Aug 15

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $7,290, price is now $5,702 per person
$5,702
per person
found 2 hours 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.
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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! (1,626 reviews)
"Great experience!"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews)
"Amazing hotel very helpful staff great location"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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 Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"excellent hotel. first time but already planning/booked to return"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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 $145 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, November 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 $145 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 $145 and $1,634 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.