Cheap Flights to South Africa from $561 (2026/2027)

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

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$995 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$995
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Jun 15, priced at $995 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,010 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,010
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $1,010 found 12 hours ago
Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,017 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,017
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $1,017 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,150 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,150
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Europa flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $1,150 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,186 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,186
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $1,186 found 5 days ago
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,223 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,223
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Jun 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Thu, Jun 18, priced at $1,223 found 4 days ago
Wed, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,224 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,224
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Fri, Feb 12, priced at $1,224 found 5 days ago
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,246 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,246
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from San Francisco Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $1,246 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,330 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,330
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Dec 23, priced at $1,330 found 4 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,351 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$1,351
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from San Francisco Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,351 found 10 hours ago
Wed, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 31
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
GRJ
George
$1,701 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,701
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 17 from San Francisco Intl. to George, returning Wed, Mar 31, priced at $1,701 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyMay 30 to June 9$194
JNBBloemfonteinMay 30 to May 31$228
JNBEast LondonAugust 10 to August 21$263
JNBGqeberhaJune 10 to June 17$288
JNBPietermaritzburgJuly 30 to August 15$344
SINJohannesburgAugust 18 to August 31$809
BKKCape TownJune 6 to June 13$878
BKKJohannesburgJuly 29 to August 6$879
FCOBloemfonteinJune 10 to June 17$934
SINCape TownJune 1 to June 8$939
LGWLa MercyJuly 2 to July 9$1,073
FCOHoedspruitMay 29 to June 2$1,087
LHRGeorgeJune 14 to June 21$1,151
LHRHoedspruitJuly 5 to July 20$1,430
FCOLa MercyAugust 9 to August 15$1,458
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyMay 16 to May 17$186
JNBBloemfonteinMay 16 to May 18$285
JNBGqeberhaMay 16 to May 18$294
JNBHoedspruitMay 16 to May 23$302
JNBCape TownMay 16 to May 18$302
CPTJohannesburgMay 16 to May 17$325
JNBEast LondonMay 16 to May 18$361
CPTGqeberhaMay 16 to May 18$368
CPTJohannesburgMay 16 to May 17$466
FCOJohannesburgMay 16 to May 22$723
LGWJohannesburgMay 16 to May 31$910
LHRJohannesburgMay 16 to May 31$1,000
LGWCape TownMay 16 to May 30$1,114
YYZJohannesburgMay 16 to August 30$1,508
EWRLa MercyMay 17 to May 30$2,087
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Jun 6 - Jun 10

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

KLM • Coach

Cape Town (CPT) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

Delta • Coach
Price was $4,240, price is now $3,264 per person
$3,264
per person
found 1 day ago
21 Nettleton
5.0-star property

21 Nettleton

Jun 8 - Jun 12

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,990, price is now $3,806 per person
$3,806
per person
found 18 hours ago
Madikwe Safari Lodge
5.0-star property

Madikwe Safari Lodge

May 25 - May 29

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Johannesburg (JNB) to New York (JFK)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $6,295, price is now $4,876 per person
$4,876
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! (1,932 reviews)
Breakfast was very good

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Opens in a new windowCity Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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! (1,642 reviews)
Property was neat and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on May 13, 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! (685 reviews)
I have travelled around the world and stayed in many 5 Star hotels but The Palace at Sun City is the best I have stayed by a long shot. The building is out of this world and the Staff will treat you like royalty...You are really in a Palace...Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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 Table Mountain are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Taj Group is always excellent!! All the staff couldn’t do enough to help!! The chefs help prepare meals off the menu fitting all the dietary needs we had for the group. Breakfast is amazing with a great choice of Indian and other parts of the world. Location is good too, a short uber to the waterfront ...

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Opens in a new windowTaj 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 $186 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, June 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 $186 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 $186 and $2,087 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.