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

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Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$999 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$999
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Jun 18, priced at $999 found 2 days ago
Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,017 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,017
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $1,017 found 6 days ago
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,174 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,174
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Oct 4, priced at $1,174 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,447 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,447
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Fri, Sep 25, priced at $1,447 found 6 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$1,455 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,455
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $1,455 found 3 days ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,475 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,475
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $1,475 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,480 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,480
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $1,480 found 2 days ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
HLA
Lanseria
$1,630 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,630
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Lanseria, returning Thu, Dec 24, priced at $1,630 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinJune 3 to June 14$233
JNBEast LondonJuly 2 to July 16$270
JNBGqeberhaJuly 15 to August 7$288
JNBHoedspruitMay 31 to June 4$342
JNBPietermaritzburgJuly 31 to August 25$344
LGWJohannesburgJune 14 to July 15$623
SINJohannesburgAugust 18 to August 31$809
FCOBloemfonteinJune 10 to June 17$934
SINCape TownJune 28 to July 16$935
LHRCape TownJune 22 to July 7$966
LHRLa MercyJune 14 to June 21$1,108
LGWGeorgeJune 4 to June 11$1,126
LGWGqeberhaJune 24 to July 8$1,172
BKKCape TownJune 10 to June 14$1,214
YYZLa MercyJune 12 to June 20$1,553
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyMay 24 to May 27$175
JNBBloemfonteinMay 22 to May 23$227
JNBGqeberhaMay 22 to May 24$294
CPTLa MercyMay 23 to May 26$309
CPTGeorgeMay 22 to May 25$314
JNBGeorgeMay 23 to June 1$330
JNBCape TownMay 24 to May 31$332
JNBPietermaritzburgMay 22 to May 28$352
CPTJohannesburgMay 22 to May 24$466
CPTHoedspruitMay 23 to May 26$569
LGWJohannesburgMay 24 to May 31$636
LGWCape TownMay 23 to May 30$984
BKKJohannesburgMay 23 to June 5$1,009
LHRCape TownMay 23 to May 30$1,249
BKKCape TownMay 23 to June 1$1,337
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Three Anchor Heart
3.0-star property

Three Anchor Heart

Jul 30 - Aug 4

5 night stay

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

Cemair • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $556, price is now $388 per person
$388
per person
found 22 hours ago
Charles Hope Cape Town
4.5-star property

Charles Hope Cape Town

Jul 30 - Aug 4

5 night stay

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

Cemair • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $727, price is now $483 per person
$483
per person
found 22 hours ago
The Cellars-Hohenort
5.0-star property

The Cellars-Hohenort

Jul 30 - Aug 4

5 night stay

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

Cemair • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,582, price is now $1,096 per person
$1,096
per person
found 22 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! (1,940 reviews)
Basic but clean safe and practical. Nice with gym and surprisingly good food. Inside airport which is super.

Reviewed on May 17, 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! (1,625 reviews)
Close to airport, free shuttle, great stop over before flight

Reviewed on May 16, 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! (685 reviews)
I have travelled around the world and stayed in many 5 Star hotels but The Palace at Sun City is the best I have stayed by a long shot. The building is out of this world and the Staff will treat you like royalty...You are really in a Palace...Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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 Table Mountain are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Everything was great- staff were welcoming and helpful. I like the location- close to the Company Gardens, museums and interesting neighborhoods, all within easy walking distance. One thing we didn’t know at first- if you want plain old brewed coffee, ask for a pot of filtered coffee 🙃

Reviewed on May 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 $175 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, June 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 $175 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 $175 and $1,630 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.