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

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Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $183 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 11
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $187 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jan 4 - Thu, Jan 15
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$224 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, Jan 4 from Cape Town Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Thu, Jan 15, priced at $224 found 1 day ago
Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 8
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
GRJ
George
$230 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Wed, Dec 24 from Cape Town Intl. to George, returning Thu, Jan 8, priced at $230 found 1 day ago
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$275 Roundtrip, just found
$275
Roundtrip
just found
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, Feb 12 from Cape Town Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $275 just found
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
HLA
Lanseria
$322 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from Cape Town Intl. to Lanseria, returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $322 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 6
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
ELS
East London
$325 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$325
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from Cape Town Intl. to East London, returning Fri, Mar 6, priced at $325 found 5 days ago
Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 23
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$367 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from Cape Town Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Tue, Dec 23, priced at $367 found 2 days ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30
PIT
Pittsburgh Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,192 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,192
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Pittsburgh Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $1,192 found 3 days ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 11
PIT
Pittsburgh Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,259 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,259
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Pittsburgh Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $1,259 found 4 days ago
Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jul 3
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,333 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,333
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 22 from Tri-Cities Regional to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Jul 3, priced at $1,333 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinFebruary 9 to February 12$180
JNBEast LondonJanuary 16 to January 19$187
JNBCape TownMarch 1 to March 13$187
JNBGqeberhaMarch 11 to March 20$201
JNBPietermaritzburgDecember 20 to January 8$261
LHRJohannesburgJanuary 24 to February 1$558
SINJohannesburgFebruary 21 to April 15$582
LGWCape TownMarch 10 to March 24$706
SINCape TownFebruary 23 to March 2$735
BKKJohannesburgJanuary 14 to January 26$745
BKKCape TownJanuary 22 to January 29$1,037
LHRGeorgeFebruary 5 to February 21$1,109
LHRJohannesburgJanuary 21 to January 25$1,386
BKKLa MercyDecember 22 to January 2$1,554
BKKJohannesburgJanuary 14 to January 26$2,010
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonDecember 5 to December 8$169
JNBLa MercyDecember 7 to December 12$190
JNBGqeberhaDecember 5 to December 9$226
JNBHoedspruitDecember 5 to December 8$235
JNBCape TownDecember 6 to December 10$248
JNBGeorgeDecember 7 to December 9$318
CPTLa MercyDecember 6 to January 3$370
CPTHoedspruitDecember 6 to December 7$424
LHRCape TownDecember 7 to January 16$876
LHRCape TownDecember 7 to January 16$876
YYZJohannesburgDecember 6 to January 31$1,049
SINCape TownDecember 7 to December 12$1,116
BKKCape TownDecember 6 to December 10$1,130
JFKJohannesburgDecember 5 to December 11$1,710
YYZJohannesburgDecember 5 to January 31$1,890
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Peech Hotel
4.0-star property

The Peech Hotel

Feb 16 - Feb 21

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,315, price is now $1,935 per person
$1,935
per person
found 1 day ago
Charles Hope Cape Town
4.0-star property

Charles Hope Cape Town

Dec 27 - Dec 31

4 night stay

Accra (ACC) to Cape Town (CPT)

South African Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,307, price is now $2,005 per person
$2,005
per person
found 1 day ago
O' Two Hotel
4.0-star property

O' Two Hotel

Dec 27 - Dec 31

4 night stay

Accra (ACC) to Cape Town (CPT)

South African Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,804, price is now $2,047 per person
$2,047
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! (1,830 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on Dec 1, 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 2 outdoor pools. 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! (1,025 reviews)
It was a good stay

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St Cape Town Western Cape
Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (321 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 25, 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! (639 reviews)
The hotel staff, facilities were excellent

Reviewed on Nov 25, 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 $169 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, 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.
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 $169 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 $169 and $2,010 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.