Question 1

How much is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

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To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to South Africa was $193 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 17 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, 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.

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 $193 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?

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Plane tickets for roundtrip flights to South Africa cost between $193 and $1,760 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	Cape Town	January 5 to January 16	$243
JNB	East London	December 31 to January 12	$283
JNB	Hoedspruit	December 3 to December 6	$295
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	November 15 to November 20	$356
LGW	Cape Town	November 13 to November 19	$596
BKK	Johannesburg	November 16 to November 22	$712
LHR	Johannesburg	January 3 to January 16	$727
LGW	La Mercy	November 11 to November 15	$850
SIN	Johannesburg	November 10 to November 14	$893
LHR	Gqeberha	December 7 to January 18	$913
SIN	Cape Town	November 12 to November 28	$1,114
BKK	Cape Town	December 1 to December 8	$1,132
LHR	Johannesburg	January 12 to January 26	$1,220
LGW	East London	December 22 to January 19	$1,363
LHR	George	December 14 to January 13	$1,450

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	November 1 to November 10	$193
JNB	Bloemfontein	November 1 to November 4	$204
JNB	Gqeberha	October 31 to November 6	$230
JNB	George	October 31 to November 2	$275
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	October 30 to November 1	$358
LGW	Cape Town	October 30 to November 12	$522
SIN	Johannesburg	November 1 to November 14	$838
LHR	Johannesburg	November 1 to November 7	$863
FCO	Cape Town	October 30 to November 7	$974
YYZ	Johannesburg	November 1 to November 9	$975
LHR	Cape Town	October 31 to November 13	$1,053
LHR	La Mercy	November 1 to November 5	$1,118
SIN	Cape Town	October 31 to November 1	$1,279
YYZ	La Mercy	November 1 to November 9	$1,460
YYZ	Johannesburg	November 1 to November 9	$1,760

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