Cheap Flights to South Africa from $485 (2025/2026)

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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.

Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Dec 1
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$920 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$920
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from Washington Dulles Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Dec 1, priced at $920 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$928 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$928
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $928 found 6 days ago
Tue, Jan 6 - Thu, Jan 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,015 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,015
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $1,015 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 2
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,015 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,015
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, Oct 2, priced at $1,015 found 6 days ago
Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,111 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,111
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $1,111 found 2 days ago
Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,145 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$1,145
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from Washington Dulles Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Nov 26, priced at $1,145 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$1,183 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,183
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $1,183 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,203 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$1,203
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $1,203 found 14 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinSeptember 4 to September 13$183
CPTLa MercyOctober 28 to November 1$184
JNBPietermaritzburgOctober 17 to October 21$261
FCOCape TownSeptember 25 to October 1$600
BKKJohannesburgSeptember 4 to September 7$661
SINJohannesburgSeptember 9 to September 24$733
YYZCape TownSeptember 25 to September 30$940
LHRPietermaritzburgNovember 26 to December 7$1,124
LHRPietermaritzburgNovember 26 to December 7$1,124
LHRGeorgeSeptember 24 to October 29$1,209
LHRGeorgeSeptember 24 to October 29$1,209
STNGqeberhaSeptember 13 to September 25$1,225
FCOJohannesburgNovember 27 to December 5$1,270
LHRJohannesburgSeptember 29 to October 8$1,370
BKKJohannesburgSeptember 19 to September 26$1,850
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonAugust 24 to August 28$180
CPTLa MercyAugust 22 to August 28$185
JNBGeorgeAugust 23 to August 25$196
CPTJohannesburgAugust 23 to August 26$204
JNBCape TownAugust 24 to September 2$214
JNBBloemfonteinAugust 23 to August 25$221
JNBHoedspruitAugust 23 to August 26$285
CPTJohannesburgAugust 22 to August 25$325
CPTEast LondonAugust 24 to September 3$460
CPTHoedspruitAugust 22 to August 25$645
LHRJohannesburgAugust 22 to September 9$845
LHRJohannesburgAugust 22 to September 9$845
YYZCape TownAugust 23 to September 7$1,264
FCOCape TownAugust 24 to August 27$1,445
JFKCape TownAugust 24 to August 31$1,587
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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@Franschhoek Hotel
3.5-star property

@Franschhoek Hotel

Nov 9 - Nov 15

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,196, price is now $1,718 per person
$1,718
per person
found 1 day ago
Neighbourgood Harrington
4.0-star property

Neighbourgood Harrington

Nov 9 - Nov 15

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,850, price is now $1,808 per person
$1,808
per person
found 1 day ago
O' Two Hotel
4.0-star property

O' Two Hotel

Nov 9 - Nov 15

6 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,028, price is now $2,146 per person
$2,146
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, 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! (1,713 reviews)
"Very convenient and safe . Staff are not welcoming"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s near the airport and overall was an okay experience. Rooms are a little run down. Broken handles, leaking shower but nothing unsafe."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
Wonderful hotel, but location is remote
"Stayed for 3 nights in June 2025 prior to a group tour. The hotel is great and all of the staff members were lovely and kind! The only negative about this hotel is that it is essentially at the end of a dead end road (there is a security fence surrounding the hotel), so you have to follow the road ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 5-star 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 Cruise Terminal are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Taj Cape Town
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 $180 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, November 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 $180 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 $180 and $1,850 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.