Cheap Flights to South Africa from $59 (2025/2026)

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

Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$184 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $184 found 22 hours ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 3
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$188 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Jul 3, priced at $188 found 8 hours ago
Sun, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 12
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$225 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, Jul 5 from Cape Town Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Sun, Jul 12, priced at $225 found 15 hours ago
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
GRJ
George
$230 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from Cape Town Intl. to George, returning Thu, Jan 15, priced at $230 found 6 days ago
Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 9
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
ELS
East London
$286 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, Jan 5 from Cape Town Intl. to East London, returning Fri, Jan 9, priced at $286 found 3 days ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$301 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Cape Town Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $301 found 5 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
HLA
Lanseria
$322 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Cape Town Intl. to Lanseria, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $322 found 15 hours ago
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$368 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from Cape Town Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $368 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Mar 1
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,054 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,054
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $1,054 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,069 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,069
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Fri, Apr 17, priced at $1,069 found 6 days ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30
CVG
Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,193 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,193
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $1,193 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinJanuary 23 to January 27$186
JNBGeorgeJanuary 13 to January 21$198
JNBPietermaritzburgJanuary 14 to January 17$265
LHRJohannesburgJanuary 26 to February 1$564
SINJohannesburgMarch 30 to April 13$744
LHRGqeberhaJanuary 26 to February 10$796
LHREast LondonMarch 5 to March 11$830
SINCape TownFebruary 16 to March 2$908
LHRBloemfonteinJanuary 17 to January 24$1,004
SINLa MercyFebruary 14 to February 28$1,016
BKKCape TownJanuary 21 to March 1$1,059
LHRJohannesburgMarch 18 to March 23$1,108
LHRGeorgeJanuary 16 to January 20$1,127
SINJohannesburgMarch 16 to March 25$1,211
BKKJohannesburgFebruary 3 to February 16$1,393
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyDecember 28 to December 31$200
JNBGqeberhaDecember 28 to January 1$265
JNBCape TownDecember 26 to December 30$311
CPTLa MercyDecember 27 to January 7$335
CPTEast LondonDecember 27 to January 6$414
JNBGeorgeDecember 27 to December 29$420
BKKJohannesburgDecember 26 to January 15$823
SINJohannesburgDecember 26 to January 17$835
LGWCape TownDecember 27 to January 15$1,284
YYZJohannesburgDecember 28 to January 14$1,367
LHRJohannesburgDecember 27 to January 11$1,387
LHRJohannesburgDecember 27 to January 11$1,387
FCOJohannesburgDecember 26 to January 5$1,514
LHRCape TownDecember 26 to December 28$1,584
BKKCape TownDecember 26 to January 3$2,269
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Cellars-Hohenort
5.0-star property

The Cellars-Hohenort

Mar 14 - Mar 17

3 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,058, price is now $1,761 per person
$1,761
per person
found 1 day ago
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
4.0-star property

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Mar 22 - Mar 28

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,093, price is now $1,815 per person
$1,815
per person
found 1 day ago
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa
4.0-star property

Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa

Mar 22 - Mar 28

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,897, price is now $2,559 per person
$2,559
per person
found 1 day 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,817 reviews)
Great location and convenient being at the airport

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cape Town Stadium and Long Street are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (775 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (649 reviews)
Pretty basic. Very business like hotel. It was pretty full and busy fo a small place so getting a breakfast table was a short wait. Great location with lots of exciting “V & A attractions” and a shuttle bus service provided.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Kempton Park Golf Club are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean and nice amenities as well as big rooms

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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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 $184 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, January 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?
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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 $184 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 $184 and $2,269 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.