Cheap Flights to South Africa from $86 (2026/2027)

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Cape Town

How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Africa?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sun, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 29
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$171 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, Jun 20 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Jun 29, priced at $171 found 2 days ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
ELS
East London
$230 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Cape Town Intl. to East London, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $230 found 2 days ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$237 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Global Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd (T/A LIFT) flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $237 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 1
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$244 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $244 found 2 days ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$247 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $247 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$300 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Cape Town Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $300 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 15
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
GRJ
George
$306 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, Jan 4 from Cape Town Intl. to George, returning Fri, Jan 15, priced at $306 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 20
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
HLA
Lanseria
$322 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Wed, Aug 18 from Cape Town Intl. to Lanseria, returning Fri, Aug 20, priced at $322 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 23
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$964 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$964
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Washington Dulles Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $964 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,105 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,105
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $1,105 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,120 Roundtrip, just found
$1,120
Roundtrip
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $1,120 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBGqeberhaNovember 18 to November 22$185
JNBEast LondonNovember 9 to November 10$276
JNBGeorgeNovember 29 to December 7$284
JNBHoedspruitDecember 3 to December 6$295
JNBPietermaritzburgDecember 22 to January 17$343
BKKJohannesburgNovember 12 to November 16$688
FCOLa MercyDecember 13 to December 25$731
SINCape TownNovember 14 to November 21$750
SINJohannesburgNovember 12 to November 27$788
LHRLa MercyJanuary 18 to January 22$913
LGWHoedspruitNovember 18 to November 22$1,130
LGWJohannesburgJanuary 14 to January 25$1,160
LGWGqeberhaDecember 11 to December 26$1,390
BKKJohannesburgJanuary 6 to January 10$1,760
LHREast LondonDecember 21 to January 1$2,014
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyOctober 18 to October 22$189
JNBGqeberhaOctober 17 to October 21$285
JNBGeorgeOctober 17 to October 19$295
JNBPietermaritzburgOctober 17 to November 10$352
CPTHoedspruitOctober 16 to October 19$546
FCOJohannesburgOctober 18 to October 29$673
LHRJohannesburgOctober 18 to October 25$871
SINJohannesburgOctober 16 to November 1$871
FCOCape TownOctober 18 to October 29$908
LGWCape TownOctober 17 to October 22$1,006
YYZJohannesburgOctober 16 to November 30$1,237
BKKJohannesburgOctober 18 to October 31$1,420
JFKGqeberhaOctober 18 to October 21$1,789
LGWJohannesburgOctober 16 to October 23$2,040
YYZJohannesburgOctober 18 to October 22$2,104
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Dalton's, Langebaan, 6-sleeper
3.5-star property

Dalton's, Langebaan, 6-sleeper

Nov 1 - Nov 3

2 night stay

Baltimore (BWI) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Cape Town (CPT) to Baltimore (BWI)

Virgin Atlantic • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $2,295, price is now $2,237 per person
$2,237
per person
found 1 day ago
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
5.0-star property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Dec 19 - Dec 26

7 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

United • Non-stop • Coach

Johannesburg (JNB) to Houston (IAH)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $4,287, price is now $3,958 per person
$3,958
per person
found 10 hours ago
Sandton Sun & Towers
5.0-star property

Sandton Sun & Towers

Dec 19 - Dec 26

7 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

United • Non-stop • Coach

Johannesburg (JNB) to Houston (IAH)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $4,029, price is now $3,755 per person
$3,755
per person
found 10 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! (2,091 reviews)
"Average in all respects. Was promised when booking that I could leave a case for a few days. Reconfirmed at check in. When came to leave in morning told that they could not keep case. Duty manager of no use at all. Couldn’t care less that promises had been made!,"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 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.
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Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square are located nearby.
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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, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. 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.
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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 $171 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 20 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 $171 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 $171 and $2,104 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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