Cheap Flights to South Africa from $564 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Africa?

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Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 8
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$799 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$799
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $799 found 6 days ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$799 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$799
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $799 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,131 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$1,131
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $1,131 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,145 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,145
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $1,145 found 3 days ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,360 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,360
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $1,360 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,370 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,370
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $1,370 found 3 days ago
Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,420 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,420
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Sun, Sep 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $1,420 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Nov 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$1,520 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,520
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Sun, Oct 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $1,520 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBCape TownNovember 10 to November 14$205
JNBEast LondonDecember 14 to December 29$263
JNBHoedspruitNovember 15 to November 19$297
SINJohannesburgOctober 12 to October 26$792
SINCape TownNovember 12 to November 18$815
LHRGqeberhaDecember 3 to December 6$914
LHRLa MercyNovember 12 to March 21$960
FCOLa MercyDecember 15 to December 30$1,002
FCOHoedspruitNovember 4 to November 8$1,034
LGWEast LondonSeptember 24 to September 30$1,040
BKKCape TownOctober 12 to October 28$1,082
LHRHoedspruitOctober 26 to November 2$1,085
LHRGeorgeOctober 11 to October 22$1,153
LHREast LondonOctober 10 to October 17$1,299
BKKJohannesburgSeptember 23 to September 27$1,860
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinSeptember 12 to September 19$205
JNBLa MercySeptember 11 to September 18$220
JNBGqeberhaSeptember 11 to September 13$260
JNBCape TownSeptember 12 to September 14$300
JNBGeorgeSeptember 11 to September 14$334
JNBHoedspruitSeptember 11 to September 13$420
CPTEast LondonSeptember 13 to September 19$426
CPTHoedspruitSeptember 12 to September 15$536
STNJohannesburgSeptember 13 to September 26$687
LGWCape TownSeptember 13 to September 17$699
LHRJohannesburgSeptember 13 to September 26$733
SINCape TownSeptember 12 to September 28$1,032
LHRCape TownSeptember 11 to September 18$1,073
YYZJohannesburgSeptember 11 to September 13$1,251
YYZCape TownSeptember 12 to September 19$1,488
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Sir David Boutique Guest House
4.0-star property

The Sir David Boutique Guest House

Nov 4 - Nov 10

6 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,166, price is now $1,665 per person
$1,665
per person
found 4 hours ago
21 Nettleton
5.0-star property

21 Nettleton

Sep 21 - Sep 25

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,999, price is now $3,031 per person
$3,031
per person
found 16 hours ago
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Sep 21 - Sep 25

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,009, price is now $3,231 per person
$3,231
per person
found 16 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 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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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 Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"A top class experience all round, I have stayed at the Taj Cape Town on a couple of occasions and they always manage to exceed my expectations. All of the staff are both attentive and friendly and the facilities are excellent. Breakfast is a joy with a huge amount of choice and the Spa is ..."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 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.
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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! (710 reviews)
"Rooms are very nice and clean"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 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 $205 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 15 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, 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.
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 $205 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 $205 and $1,860 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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