Cheap Flights to South Africa from $464 (2025/2026)

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Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 20
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$498 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$498
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Eleftherios Venizelos to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Mar 20, priced at $498 found 10 hours ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 20
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$647 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$647
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Eleftherios Venizelos to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Mar 20, priced at $647 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 21
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$649 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$649
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from Eleftherios Venizelos to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Nov 21, priced at $649 found 3 days ago
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$711 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$711
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, May 14 from Eleftherios Venizelos to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, May 21, priced at $711 found 1 day ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 20
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$751 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$751
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Eleftherios Venizelos to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Mar 20, priced at $751 found 10 hours ago
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$781 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$781
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Sun, Aug 23 from Eleftherios Venizelos to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $781 found 5 days ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$783 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$783
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Eleftherios Venizelos to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $783 found 5 days ago
Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 16
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$803 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$803
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, Dec 1 from Eleftherios Venizelos to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $803 found 4 days ago
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15
IND
Indianapolis Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,100 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,100
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from Indianapolis Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $1,100 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 26
IND
Indianapolis Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,203 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$1,203
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Indianapolis Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Nov 26, priced at $1,203 found 19 hours ago
Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
IND
Indianapolis Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,212 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,212
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, Nov 19 from Indianapolis Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $1,212 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonDecember 3 to December 8$160
JNBBloemfonteinJanuary 27 to January 28$175
JNBCape TownJanuary 11 to January 14$187
JNBPietermaritzburgDecember 1 to December 3$261
JNBGeorgeJanuary 15 to January 23$272
CPTBloemfonteinJanuary 20 to January 24$300
SINJohannesburgNovember 23 to December 8$798
SINCape TownJanuary 22 to January 27$896
LHRGqeberhaNovember 21 to December 7$912
BKKCape TownFebruary 4 to March 18$989
LHRBloemfonteinNovember 27 to December 4$1,026
LHRBloemfonteinNovember 27 to December 4$1,026
LHRGeorgeJanuary 10 to January 30$1,121
LHRJohannesburgDecember 2 to December 15$1,300
FCOJohannesburgDecember 15 to December 22$2,477
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyNovember 7 to November 10$153
CPTJohannesburgNovember 8 to November 17$262
CPTGqeberhaNovember 9 to November 22$277
JNBHoedspruitNovember 7 to November 25$292
JNBCape TownNovember 8 to November 11$311
CPTBloemfonteinNovember 7 to November 10$313
CPTJohannesburgNovember 9 to November 16$473
FCOJohannesburgNovember 9 to November 25$586
LGWCape TownNovember 9 to November 17$672
LHRJohannesburgNovember 9 to November 19$677
LHRJohannesburgNovember 9 to November 19$677
SINCape TownNovember 8 to November 13$845
BKKCape TownNovember 9 to November 15$1,046
JFKEast LondonNovember 9 to November 13$1,493
JFKJohannesburgNovember 7 to November 12$1,835
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
CT Hotel
5.0-star property

CT Hotel

Dec 23 - Dec 28

5 night stay

Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $891, price is now $748 per person
$748
per person
found 2 hours ago
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
5.0-star property

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Nov 27 - Dec 1

4 night stay

Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $982, price is now $809 per person
$809
per person
found 1 day ago
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
5.0-star property

Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace

Nov 23 - Nov 28

5 night stay

Accra (ACC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,489, price is now $1,247 per person
$1,247
per person
found 20 hours 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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,834 reviews)
A short walk and right on the airport property. The staff were welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (298 reviews)
This property was a nice location to stay.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

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Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,013 reviews)
Good Option close to the airport

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star 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! (763 reviews)
The balcony was scenic!

Reviewed on Oct 26, 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 $153 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, March 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 $153 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 $153 and $2,477 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.