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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 $174 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 16 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.

If I cannot travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?

Our Customer Service Portal link contains all the necessary info about changing your flight due to COVID-19. Before booking your tickets to South Africa, we recommend checking the terms and conditions of your preferred carrier too.

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

If you're planning a break in South Africa, February 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.

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 $174 and $5,697 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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Fri, Aug 19

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Wed, Nov 30

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

Wed, Nov 23

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Wed, Aug 17

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

PLZ

Port Elizabeth

Tue, May 2

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Tue, Nov 1

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Tue, Aug 16

EWR

Liberty Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Wed, Feb 1

PHL

Philadelphia Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

Thu, Oct 13

PHL

Philadelphia Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Sun, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 6

EWR

Liberty Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Mon, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 11

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Sun, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 10

EWR

Liberty Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

Thu, Jan 19 - Sat, Feb 4

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

Mon, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 14

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

Tue, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 13

PHL

Philadelphia Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

Sat, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 18

PHL

Philadelphia Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

Thu, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 19

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

Wed, Aug 17 - Sat, Sep 3

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

PLZ

Port Elizabeth

Sat, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 25

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

ELS

East London

Tue, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 22

EWR

Liberty Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
CPT	Port Elizabeth	July 21 to July 25	$174
JNB	Port Elizabeth	July 23 to July 27	$174
CPT	Hoedspruit	August 7 to August 8	$409
CPT	Pietermaritzburg	August 2 to August 9	$434
LHR	Cape Town	August 23 to September 22	$691
LHR	Cape Town	August 23 to September 22	$691
LHR	La Mercy	October 9 to October 15	$845
LHR	Port Elizabeth	October 12 to October 25	$915
BKK	Cape Town	September 29 to October 27	$961
BKK	La Mercy	October 15 to October 23	$975
SIN	Johannesburg	August 10 to August 23	$983
JFK	Port Elizabeth	August 17 to September 3	$1,131
SIN	Port Elizabeth	August 22 to August 26	$1,521
LHR	Hoedspruit	July 22 to July 25	$1,972
LHR	Hoedspruit	July 22 to July 25	$1,972

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
CPT	Port Elizabeth	July 9 to August 8	$175
CPT	East London	July 9 to July 20	$204
JNB	East London	July 10 to July 19	$210
JNB	George	July 9 to July 14	$226
JNB	Port Elizabeth	July 10 to July 19	$293
JNB	Hoedspruit	July 9 to July 13	$296
JNB	Cape Town	July 9 to July 21	$301
CPT	La Mercy	July 9 to July 18	$317
JFK	Johannesburg	July 9 to July 22	$1,068
JFK	Johannesburg	July 9 to July 22	$1,068
FCO	Johannesburg	July 9 to July 18	$1,202
SIN	Johannesburg	July 9 to July 22	$2,148
EWR	La Mercy	July 10 to July 26	$2,415
JFK	Cape Town	July 9 to July 13	$2,626
JFK	La Mercy	July 10 to July 21	$5,697

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Frequently asked questions

“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.

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 $174 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.

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.

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.

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

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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