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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.

Wed, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 15

ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$987

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,131

Roundtrip

just found

Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 2

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$1,136

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,229

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 16

ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$1,263

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

CLT

Charlotte-Douglas Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$1,265

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,280

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

$1,410

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Mar 21 - Wed, Mar 31

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,415

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 26

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,430

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,435

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	September 8 to September 10	$178
JNB	George	December 5 to December 8	$257
JNB	Gqeberha	September 11 to September 13	$260
JNB	Hoedspruit	November 30 to December 8	$276
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	October 21 to October 21	$326
LGW	Cape Town	September 13 to September 26	$662
STN	Johannesburg	October 4 to October 21	$690
BKK	Johannesburg	November 11 to November 18	$763
SIN	Johannesburg	October 12 to October 27	$783
SIN	Cape Town	October 21 to October 26	$814
LHR	Gqeberha	November 28 to December 7	$909
LHR	George	November 17 to November 24	$919
LHR	La Mercy	September 24 to October 3	$1,010
SIN	La Mercy	December 1 to December 31	$1,384
BKK	Johannesburg	September 17 to September 30	$1,890

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	August 29 to September 5	$196
JNB	Cape Town	August 30 to September 5	$275
JNB	Gqeberha	August 29 to August 31	$276
JNB	Hoedspruit	August 28 to August 28	$351
CPT	Johannesburg	August 28 to August 30	$437
LHR	Johannesburg	August 30 to September 10	$836
LHR	Johannesburg	August 30 to September 10	$836
LGW	Cape Town	August 28 to September 10	$929
LHR	La Mercy	August 30 to September 14	$934
LHR	La Mercy	August 30 to September 14	$934
LHR	Cape Town	August 29 to September 14	$1,071
SIN	Johannesburg	August 28 to September 5	$1,286
LHR	George	August 30 to September 1	$1,375
LHR	George	August 30 to September 1	$1,375
YYZ	Cape Town	August 29 to September 7	$1,699

*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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5.0-star property

POD Camps Bay

Nov 21 - Nov 24

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$1,987

per person

found 1 day ago

5.0-star property

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Nov 9 - Nov 15

6 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Roundtrip • Coach

$3,663

per person

found 1 day ago

5.0-star property

Zest Boutique Hotel

Oct 2 - Oct 8

6 night stay

Miami (MIA) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$2,720

per person

found 1 day ago

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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! (2,050 reviews)

"Clean"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

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! (1,644 reviews)

"Staff were very friendly. Airport shuttle was easy and quick."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

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! (703 reviews)

"Really great luxury experience. The breakfast is insanely good. Massive selection and great service. Many on site dining options. We had a lot of fun at the casino as well. Thanks to the gracious hospitality of the staff."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

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Taj Cape Town

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.

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.

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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 $178 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 $178 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 $178 and $1,890 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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