Cheap Flights to South Africa from $88 (2026/2027)

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

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$178 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $178 found 6 days ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 24
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$184 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Thu, Dec 24, priced at $184 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, Oct 18 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $187 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$191 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $191 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 9
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$191 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Fri, Oct 9, priced at $191 found 16 hours ago
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$192 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $192 found 6 days ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 7
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$193 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $193 found 17 hours ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$194 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Sun, Oct 18, priced at $194 found 2 days ago
Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,110 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,110
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Feb 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $1,110 found 1 hour ago
Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,117 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,117
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Feb 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $1,117 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,290 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,290
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Fri, Jan 29 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at $1,290 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinDecember 7 to January 6$179
JNBLa MercyDecember 15 to December 24$184
JNBCape TownNovember 13 to November 18$214
JNBEast LondonOctober 19 to October 26$229
JNBGeorgeNovember 4 to November 6$276
JNBHoedspruitNovember 15 to November 19$296
LGWCape TownOctober 8 to October 22$618
LHRJohannesburgNovember 22 to December 3$656
SINJohannesburgOctober 14 to October 24$736
SINCape TownOctober 18 to October 31$815
LHRLa MercySeptember 28 to October 13$978
LHRGqeberhaOctober 19 to October 26$1,035
LGWJohannesburgDecember 10 to February 1$1,180
SINLa MercyNovember 30 to January 1$1,448
LGWEast LondonDecember 20 to January 2$2,076
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercySeptember 18 to September 20$196
JNBEast LondonSeptember 18 to September 21$219
CPTLa MercySeptember 19 to October 3$292
JNBCape TownSeptember 19 to September 24$303
CPTGeorgeSeptember 19 to September 27$381
JNBHoedspruitSeptember 20 to September 24$384
LGWCape TownSeptember 18 to September 26$661
SINJohannesburgSeptember 20 to October 5$796
LHRJohannesburgSeptember 20 to September 30$810
LHRJohannesburgSeptember 20 to September 30$810
LHRCape TownSeptember 19 to September 30$973
EWRJohannesburgSeptember 20 to September 30$1,131
BKKLa MercySeptember 19 to September 26$1,215
JFKLa MercySeptember 20 to September 24$1,440
YYZLa MercySeptember 19 to September 27$1,508
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Raphael Penthouse Suites
5.0-star property

Raphael Penthouse Suites

Dec 7 - Dec 13

6 night stay

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Johannesburg (JNB)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,961, price is now $2,852 per person
$2,852
per person
found 1 day ago
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
5.0-star property

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

Dec 7 - Dec 13

6 night stay

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Johannesburg (JNB)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,364, price is now $3,178 per person
$3,178
per person
found 1 day ago
DaVinci Suites
5.0-star property

DaVinci Suites

Dec 7 - Dec 13

6 night stay

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Johannesburg (JNB)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,334, price is now $3,176 per person
$3,176
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.
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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! (1,638 reviews)
"The hotel is ok. Shuttle worked well, gym was great, food ok and staff in the restaurant were gruff, rushed and spilt food on us due to their lack of care when clearing the table. While house keeping cleaned the clothes super fast, the whole situation could have been avoided if slow and steady (and ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 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 Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"I've stayed at The Taj many times, this time was a different purpose as I had a medical procedure to undergo. I wanted to know I could recuperate afterwards in a hotel where I would have a spotless clean and quiet room, plenty of space, great amenities, full blackout curtains, comfortable bed, choice ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

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Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). 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)
"Very close to the airport. Convenient shuttle to and from the airport. Food was great."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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 $178 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?
"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 $178 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 $178 and $2,076 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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