Cheap Flights to South Africa from $536 (2026/2027)

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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.

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,068 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,068
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $1,068 found 1 day ago
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,088 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,088
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from Washington Dulles Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $1,088 found 4 days ago
Sun, Apr 25 - Thu, May 6
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,092 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,092
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Apr 25 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, May 6, priced at $1,092 found 6 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,174 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,174
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $1,174 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
MIA
Miami Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,177 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,177
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Miami Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $1,177 found 4 days ago
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25
MIA
Miami Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,210 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,210
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from Miami Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $1,210 found 1 day ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,310 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,310
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $1,310 found 5 days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,365 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,365
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from Washington Dulles Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $1,365 found 6 days ago
Sun, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 25
MIA
Miami Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,445 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,445
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, Jan 31 from Miami Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Thu, Feb 25, priced at $1,445 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$1,458 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,458
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Sun, Aug 30, priced at $1,458 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,492 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,492
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Mon, Aug 17, priced at $1,492 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyAugust 11 to August 19$175
JNBBloemfonteinJuly 22 to July 29$209
JNBEast LondonJuly 23 to July 27$218
JNBGeorgeJuly 16 to July 18$282
JNBPietermaritzburgAugust 27 to August 30$340
JNBHoedspruitAugust 16 to August 24$368
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 14 to September 30$598
LGWCape TownSeptember 27 to October 4$697
SINJohannesburgAugust 31 to September 14$857
BKKLa MercySeptember 15 to October 14$940
LGWLa MercySeptember 1 to September 15$990
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 24 to September 29$1,270
LHRJohannesburgSeptember 24 to September 30$1,320
STNGqeberhaJuly 2 to July 11$1,371
BKKJohannesburgSeptember 22 to September 26$1,750
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJune 21 to June 27$221
CPTJohannesburgJune 20 to June 27$255
JNBCape TownJune 20 to June 28$276
JNBGqeberhaJune 20 to June 22$290
JNBBloemfonteinJune 20 to June 22$343
JNBHoedspruitJune 21 to June 30$370
JNBEast LondonJune 19 to June 21$374
CPTEast LondonJune 19 to June 21$441
FCOCape TownJune 20 to July 5$916
LHRLa MercyJune 21 to July 7$942
LHRLa MercyJune 21 to July 7$942
LHRJohannesburgJune 20 to June 23$948
SINCape TownJune 21 to July 4$992
LHRCape TownJune 19 to June 26$1,235
LHRCape TownJune 19 to June 26$1,235
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Southern Sun Sandton
4.0-star property

Southern Sun Sandton

Jun 20 - Jun 27

7 night stay

Maputo (MPM) to Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $866, price is now $691 per person
$691
per person
found 1 day ago
The Max Hotel Sandton
4.0-star property

The Max Hotel Sandton

Jun 21 - Jun 27

6 night stay

Maputo (MPM) to Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $995, price is now $826 per person
$826
per person
found 16 hours ago
54 On Bath
5.0-star property

54 On Bath

Jun 20 - Jun 27

7 night stay

Maputo (MPM) to Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,321, price is now $1,110 per person
$1,110
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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,989 reviews)
"Excellent dinner menu and very conveniently situated"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,024 reviews)
"Fabulous room, spacious, comfortable with great views of mountains but very noisy with joining room guests. Staff very helpful and professional . Excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

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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, 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! (1,655 reviews)
"If you want to be close to airport, this hotel is. Be warned that the photos of the bathroom did not match what our room had. The online photos show updated bathrooms ours looked nothing like what was shown, it was disappointing. I felt deceived when I walked in and the photos did not match what ..."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
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! (689 reviews)
"The room and palace hotel were amazing. It was a great way to start our trip to South Africa. The breakfast was delicious. Shuttle around the resort was prompt and the staff was very helpful at helping you plan activities. The resort had walking trails and a great pool. Pool isn’t heated in the winter ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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 $175 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, August 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 $175 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 $175 and $1,750 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.