Cheap Flights to South Africa from $555 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Africa?

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Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,069 Roundtrip, just found
$1,069
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 20 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $1,069 just found
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,069 Roundtrip, just found
$1,069
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $1,069 just found
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,130 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,130
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,130 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,130 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,130
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $1,130 found 1 day ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,370 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,370
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $1,370 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,410 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,410
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Condor flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $1,410 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$1,454 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,454
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $1,454 found 4 days ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Mon, Feb 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
ELS
East London
$1,525 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,525
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to East London, returning Mon, Feb 1, priced at $1,525 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyOctober 18 to October 24$144
JNBBloemfonteinAugust 13 to August 14$186
JNBGeorgeAugust 18 to August 27$223
JNBPietermaritzburgSeptember 24 to September 28$318
LGWCape TownSeptember 20 to October 3$557
SINJohannesburgOctober 13 to October 26$754
BKKJohannesburgOctober 14 to October 22$804
SINCape TownSeptember 5 to September 10$884
LHRLa MercySeptember 2 to September 16$922
BKKCape TownSeptember 4 to September 10$971
FCOJohannesburgSeptember 16 to September 21$1,000
LHRGqeberhaNovember 1 to November 10$1,018
LHREast LondonSeptember 14 to September 20$1,159
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 25 to October 4$1,240
BKKJohannesburgOctober 1 to October 16$2,670
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonJuly 31 to August 2$211
JNBGqeberhaJuly 31 to August 2$255
CPTJohannesburgAugust 2 to August 9$265
JNBCape TownAugust 2 to August 9$267
CPTGqeberhaJuly 31 to August 9$282
CPTGeorgeJuly 31 to August 6$287
JNBGeorgeAugust 1 to August 6$289
JNBHoedspruitJuly 31 to August 2$340
FCOCape TownJuly 31 to August 12$923
LGWJohannesburgJuly 31 to August 9$1,147
LHRCape TownAugust 2 to August 9$1,230
LHRCape TownAugust 2 to August 9$1,230
LHRJohannesburgJuly 31 to September 4$1,296
LHRPietermaritzburgJuly 31 to August 14$1,709
LHRPietermaritzburgJuly 31 to August 14$1,709
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Mint Hotel Sandhurst
3.5-star property

Mint Hotel Sandhurst

Aug 10 - Aug 16

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,006, price is now $1,892 per person
$1,892
per person
found 12 hours ago
Ellipse Executive Apartments
5.0-star property

Ellipse Executive Apartments

Aug 10 - Aug 16

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,114, price is now $1,952 per person
$1,952
per person
found 12 hours ago
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
5.0-star property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Aug 10 - Aug 16

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,427, price is now $2,292 per person
$2,292
per person
found 12 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! (2,019 reviews)
"Buffet, room, and staff."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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! (1,636 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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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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 Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great - would highly recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 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 $144 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, 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 $144 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 $144 and $2,670 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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