Question 1

How much is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

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To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to South Africa was $182 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.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

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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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

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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.

Question 4

How can I check my flight status to South Africa?

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"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.

Question 5

How do I find the best deals on flights to South Africa?

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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 $182 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.

Question 6

Why should I book my flight to South Africa with Travelocity?

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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.

Question 7

What are the most popular flight routes to South Africa?

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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.

Question 8

How much is a flight to South Africa on average?

Accepted Answer

Plane tickets for roundtrip flights to South Africa cost between $182 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.

Question 9

How long is the average flight to South Africa?

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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

Question 10

What can I expect on a flight to South Africa?

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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.

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	Bloemfontein	January 6 to February 16	$182
JNB	George	January 13 to January 21	$198
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	January 14 to January 17	$265
BKK	Johannesburg	January 18 to February 2	$711
SIN	Johannesburg	February 25 to March 16	$743
LHR	La Mercy	January 26 to February 9	$795
LHR	Gqeberha	January 26 to February 10	$796
LHR	East London	March 5 to March 11	$830
SIN	Cape Town	January 15 to January 29	$909
LHR	Bloemfontein	January 17 to January 24	$1,004
SIN	La Mercy	February 14 to February 28	$1,016
LHR	Johannesburg	March 18 to March 23	$1,108
LHR	George	January 16 to January 20	$1,127
SIN	Johannesburg	March 16 to March 25	$1,211
BKK	Johannesburg	February 3 to February 16	$1,393

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	December 28 to December 31	$200
CPT	George	December 28 to January 7	$244
JNB	Gqeberha	December 28 to January 1	$265
JNB	Cape Town	December 28 to June 3	$297
CPT	La Mercy	December 27 to January 7	$335
CPT	East London	December 27 to January 6	$414
JNB	George	December 27 to December 29	$420
BKK	Johannesburg	December 26 to January 15	$823
SIN	Johannesburg	December 26 to January 17	$835
LGW	Cape Town	December 27 to January 15	$1,284
LHR	Johannesburg	December 27 to January 11	$1,387
LHR	Johannesburg	December 27 to January 11	$1,387
FCO	Johannesburg	December 26 to January 5	$1,514
LHR	Cape Town	December 26 to December 28	$1,584
BKK	Cape Town	December 26 to January 3	$2,269

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