Cheap Flights to South Africa from $547 (2026/2027)

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Sat, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 23
ICN
Incheon Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$787 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$787
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 13 from Incheon Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Feb 23, priced at $787 found 1 day ago
Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28
ICN
Incheon Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$885 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$885
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 14 from Incheon Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $885 found 2 days ago
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16
ICN
Incheon Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$904 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$904
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Incheon Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $904 found 5 days ago
Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28
ICN
Incheon Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$972 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$972
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, Feb 14 from Incheon Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $972 found 2 days ago
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16
ICN
Incheon Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,103 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,103
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Incheon Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,103 found 5 days ago
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,131 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,131
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 23 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $1,131 found 9 hours ago
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,131 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$1,131
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $1,131 found 14 hours ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Nov 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,135 Roundtrip, just found
$1,135
Roundtrip
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $1,135 just found
Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4
ICN
Incheon Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,140 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,140
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Incheon Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Sep 4, priced at $1,140 found 2 days ago
Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28
ICN
Incheon Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,226 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,226
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, Feb 14 from Incheon Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $1,226 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4
ICN
Incheon Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,235 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,235
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Incheon Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Sep 4, priced at $1,235 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinNovember 10 to November 16$184
JNBGqeberhaSeptember 23 to October 9$198
JNBEast LondonSeptember 3 to September 7$202
JNBGeorgeSeptember 3 to September 7$261
JNBHoedspruitNovember 30 to December 8$276
CPTBloemfonteinSeptember 22 to September 25$333
LGWCape TownSeptember 18 to October 1$618
SINJohannesburgSeptember 20 to October 5$737
FCOLa MercyOctober 22 to November 2$738
LHRLa MercyNovember 12 to January 20$901
LHRGeorgeNovember 17 to November 24$911
LHREast LondonOctober 26 to November 5$917
LHRHoedspruitSeptember 7 to September 22$1,038
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 21 to October 6$1,090
BKKJohannesburgOctober 5 to October 19$1,701
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyAugust 23 to August 25$180
JNBEast LondonAugust 23 to August 31$190
CPTLa MercyAugust 22 to August 25$233
JNBCape TownAugust 22 to August 24$262
JNBGqeberhaAugust 21 to August 24$274
CPTJohannesburgAugust 21 to August 24$282
CPTGeorgeAugust 21 to August 28$292
JNBHoedspruitAugust 21 to August 23$377
FCOJohannesburgAugust 22 to September 5$716
LHRJohannesburgAugust 21 to September 7$954
LHRJohannesburgAugust 21 to September 7$954
LHRCape TownAugust 23 to September 8$1,081
LHRCape TownAugust 23 to September 8$1,081
EWRJohannesburgAugust 23 to August 31$1,131
DMKJohannesburgAugust 23 to September 15$1,205
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Irene Country Hotel
4.0-star property

Irene Country Hotel

Oct 6 - Oct 10

4 night stay

Raleigh (RDU) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,190, price is now $1,819 per person
$1,819
per person
found 1 day ago
One&Only Cape Town
5.0-star property

One&Only Cape Town

Sep 27 - Oct 2

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Coach

Cape Town (CPT) to Atlanta (ATL)

Qatar Airways • Coach
Price was $6,448, price is now $5,390 per person
$5,390
per person
found 3 hours ago
The Peech Hotel
4.0-star property

The Peech Hotel

Oct 6 - Oct 10

4 night stay

Raleigh (RDU) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,588, price is now $2,173 per person
$2,173
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! (2,038 reviews)
"Simple, clean room for an overnight layover. Pizza was good for dinner and staff were friendly and accomodating. We were able to do laundry overnight for a reasonable fee. Overall, it was great and we would stay again!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,636 reviews)
"Lovely breakfast and super helpful staff."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 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! (702 reviews)
"The service at this hotel is just TOP NOTCH. The hotel itself goes without saying is AMAZING"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good stay at Taj Cape Town. Excellent breakfast at Mint. Stayed in a suite. Great view of the mountain. Good bathroom size. Enjoyed the facilities. Only downside was that they didn't make up our room the one day. Called Housekeeping when we got back at 16h30. After a second call, they only sent someone ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 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 $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 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, February 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 $1,701 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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