Cheap Flights to South Africa from $563 (2025/2026)

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

Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Sep 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$928 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$928
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Sep 5, priced at $928 found 13 hours ago
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,015 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,015
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $1,015 found 6 days ago
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,015 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,015
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $1,015 found 6 days ago
Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 28
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,021 Roundtrip, just found
$1,021
Roundtrip
just found
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $1,021 just found
Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 21
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,032 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,032
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Fri, Nov 21, priced at $1,032 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,131 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,131
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $1,131 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,198 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,198
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Mon, Aug 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $1,198 found 1 day ago
Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 23
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,210 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,210
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $1,210 found 5 days ago
Sun, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,217 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,217
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $1,217 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 28
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,261 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,261
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $1,261 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinJuly 21 to July 21$182
CPTEast LondonAugust 4 to August 6$329
FCOJohannesburgSeptember 25 to October 3$550
BKKCape TownOctober 1 to October 25$874
LHRGqeberhaOctober 8 to October 15$915
LHRGqeberhaOctober 8 to October 15$915
YYZCape TownSeptember 22 to October 7$942
LHRGeorgeAugust 28 to September 8$1,061
LHRGeorgeAugust 28 to September 8$1,061
SINLa MercyAugust 15 to August 22$1,135
FCOJohannesburgSeptember 25 to October 3$1,210
LHRJohannesburgOctober 7 to October 14$1,330
LHREast LondonAugust 10 to August 17$1,497
LHREast LondonAugust 10 to August 17$1,497
YYZJohannesburgSeptember 19 to September 28$1,670
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJuly 6 to July 15$142
JNBGqeberhaJuly 6 to July 14$222
JNBCape TownJuly 5 to July 7$235
CPTJohannesburgJuly 6 to July 7$243
JNBPietermaritzburgJuly 6 to July 13$295
LHRJohannesburgJuly 5 to July 14$1,018
LHRJohannesburgJuly 5 to July 14$1,018
LGWCape TownJuly 6 to July 16$1,256
LHRCape TownJuly 6 to July 16$1,316
YYZJohannesburgJuly 6 to July 16$1,317
LGWLa MercyJuly 5 to July 12$1,395
LHRLa MercyJuly 5 to July 12$1,459
JFKEast LondonJuly 5 to July 9$1,571
YYZCape TownJuly 5 to July 15$1,705
JFKLa MercyJuly 6 to July 14$1,843
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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@Franschhoek Hotel
3.5-star property

@Franschhoek Hotel

Jul 11 - Jul 14

3 night stay

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

Hahn Air Technologies • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Ludus Magnus
3.5-star property

Ludus Magnus

Jul 11 - Jul 14

3 night stay

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

Hahn Air Technologies • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
Camps Bay Retreat
4.0-star property

Camps Bay Retreat

Jul 17 - Jul 21

4 night stay

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

Cemair • Roundtrip • Coach
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! (1,673 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The spa. Full facial offered, however no steamer or extractions was used, which was quoted in the package.(apparently broken) Should have been notified of this beforehand so another service could be selected"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Taj Cape Town
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions K90 Shopping Centre and Wild Waters - Boksburg are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (620 reviews)
Good experience
"The staff was extremely friendly and professional. Check in was easy and fast. The room was comfortable. We didn’t pre pay for breakfast but it was not a problem we could purchase it every morning from the hotel directly. We had dinner also and it was very good."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)
"Good location and very friendly satff"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, 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 $142 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 18 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 $142 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 $142 and $1,843 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.