Cheap Flights to South Africa from $536 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Africa?

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Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,071 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,071
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Sep 10, priced at $1,071 found 22 hours ago
Sun, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,154 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,154
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 7 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $1,154 found 7 hours ago
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,174 Roundtrip, just found
$1,174
Roundtrip
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $1,174 just found
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,350 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,350
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Condor flight, departing Fri, Jun 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Sun, Jun 21, priced at $1,350 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,418 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,418
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Fri, Dec 25, priced at $1,418 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$1,464 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,464
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $1,464 found 3 days ago
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,555 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,555
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 1 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $1,555 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$1,559 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,559
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $1,559 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinAugust 21 to August 21$234
JNBGeorgeJune 23 to June 27$318
JNBPietermaritzburgAugust 16 to August 16$340
JNBHoedspruitSeptember 16 to September 30$386
LGWJohannesburgAugust 19 to September 18$621
LGWCape TownSeptember 13 to September 21$769
SINJohannesburgSeptember 14 to October 16$857
LHRLa MercyJune 23 to July 7$922
SINCape TownJuly 2 to July 25$998
BKKCape TownSeptember 12 to September 27$1,230
BKKLa MercyJune 22 to June 26$1,376
LHRHoedspruitAugust 24 to August 30$1,420
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 19 to October 1$1,440
LHRPietermaritzburgJuly 17 to August 13$2,155
LHRPietermaritzburgJuly 17 to August 13$2,155
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJune 14 to June 18$203
JNBBloemfonteinJune 12 to June 14$235
JNBCape TownJune 13 to June 15$291
JNBGqeberhaJune 13 to June 21$316
JNBGeorgeJune 13 to June 16$377
CPTHoedspruitJune 13 to June 14$611
LHRJohannesburgJune 14 to July 11$779
LHRJohannesburgJune 14 to July 11$779
BKKJohannesburgJune 14 to June 20$878
LHRGeorgeJune 14 to June 23$1,108
LHRGeorgeJune 14 to June 23$1,108
LHRCape TownJune 12 to July 31$1,158
LHRCape TownJune 12 to July 31$1,158
LHRPietermaritzburgJune 13 to June 17$1,350
LHRPietermaritzburgJune 13 to June 17$1,350
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Three Boutique Hotel
4.0-star property

The Three Boutique Hotel

Aug 17 - Aug 23

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,197, price is now $1,906 per person
$1,906
per person
found 6 hours ago
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Jul 28 - Jul 31

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Cape Town (CPT) to Atlanta (ATL)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $2,840, price is now $2,405 per person
$2,405
per person
found 8 hours ago
Nova Constantia Boutique Residence
5.0-star property

Nova Constantia Boutique Residence

Aug 17 - Aug 23

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,469, price is now $2,132 per person
$2,132
per person
found 6 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,965 reviews)
"Good stay.. TVs are dated and need an upgrade as well as the A/C units.. also there needs to be better USB ports for charging phones.. the ones in the room I was in were pathetic."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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! (1,015 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Very helpful staff. Front desk and doormen were great. Primrose and Felicia in the restaurant were always so friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent. Good location. A bit too far to walk to V&A Waterfront. Close Uber ride to the cruise port. Clean and comfortable room. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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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 door bell/luggage porter was extremely kind and assisted us in a way which was totally beyond the call of duty. Unfortunately we did not ask his name."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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.
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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 $203 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 15 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, August 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 $203 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 $203 and $2,155 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.