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

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Cape Town

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

Sun, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 18
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, Jul 4 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Jul 18, priced at $172 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$212 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Global Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd (T/A LIFT) flight, departing Wed, Dec 30 from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Jan 4, priced at $212 found 1 day ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
ELS
East London
$253 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Cape Town Intl. to East London, returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $253 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$306 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, Nov 22 from Cape Town Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $306 found 11 hours ago
Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Feb 5
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
GRJ
George
$312 Roundtrip, just found
$312
Roundtrip
just found
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, Jan 8 from Cape Town Intl. to George, returning Fri, Feb 5, priced at $312 just found
Tue, Dec 22 - Thu, Dec 31
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
HLA
Lanseria
$328 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Tue, Dec 22 from Cape Town Intl. to Lanseria, returning Thu, Dec 31, priced at $328 found 6 days ago
Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 10
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$357 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, Jan 8 from Cape Town Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Sun, Jan 10, priced at $357 found 6 days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$393 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$393
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from Cape Town Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Sun, Jan 24, priced at $393 found 14 hours ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,105 Roundtrip, just found
$1,105
Roundtrip
just found
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $1,105 just found
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,124 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,124
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $1,124 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Jun 18 - Fri, Jul 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,330 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$1,330
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Condor flight, departing Fri, Jun 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Fri, Jul 2, priced at $1,330 found 13 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinFebruary 8 to February 12$184
JNBLa MercyNovember 17 to November 24$186
JNBGqeberhaNovember 14 to November 20$237
JNBCape TownJanuary 5 to January 16$243
JNBGeorgeJanuary 26 to January 28$246
JNBHoedspruitDecember 3 to December 6$295
JNBPietermaritzburgNovember 15 to November 20$356
LGWLa MercyNovember 11 to November 15$850
SINJohannesburgNovember 10 to November 14$893
LHRGqeberhaDecember 7 to January 18$913
SINCape TownNovember 12 to November 28$1,114
LHRJohannesburgJanuary 19 to January 26$1,190
LGWEast LondonDecember 22 to January 19$1,363
LHRGeorgeDecember 19 to January 15$1,929
BKKJohannesburgNovember 11 to November 15$2,070
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBGqeberhaOctober 31 to November 6$230
JNBCape TownOctober 31 to November 2$273
JNBGeorgeOctober 31 to November 2$275
LGWCape TownNovember 1 to November 12$750
SINJohannesburgNovember 1 to November 14$838
LHRJohannesburgNovember 1 to November 7$863
LHRJohannesburgNovember 1 to November 7$863
FCOCape TownOctober 30 to November 7$974
YYZJohannesburgNovember 1 to November 9$975
LHRLa MercyNovember 1 to November 5$1,118
LHRLa MercyNovember 1 to November 5$1,118
JFKJohannesburgOctober 31 to November 8$1,149
SINCape TownOctober 31 to November 1$1,279
YYZLa MercyNovember 1 to November 9$1,460
YYZJohannesburgNovember 1 to November 9$1,760
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Dec 9 - Dec 15

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $5,348, price is now $4,097 per person
$4,097
per person
found 1 day ago
Babylonstoren
5.0-star property

Babylonstoren

Dec 4 - Dec 8

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

Iberia • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $5,605, price is now $4,171 per person
$4,171
per person
found 9 hours ago
The Pearls of Umhlanga Penthouse
3.0-star property

The Pearls of Umhlanga Penthouse

Nov 12 - Nov 18

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to Durban (DUR)

Emirates • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $61,516, price is now $47,446 per person
$47,446
per person
found 7 hours ago
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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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,636 reviews)
"Pleasant one night stay, near the airport main Terminal, clean room, good breakfast, perfect for a quick stop over stay"

Reviewed on Oct 26, 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 Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
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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.
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The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

4.5 out of 5
12 Christiaan Barnard St Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews)
"Terrible service. Slow, not helpful, didn’t clean room,"

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

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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 $172 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, July 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 $172 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 $172 and $2,070 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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