Question 1

How much is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

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To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to South Africa was $141 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.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

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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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

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If you're planning a break in South Africa, January 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.

Question 4

How can I check my flight status to South Africa?

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"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.

Question 5

How do I find the best deals on flights to South Africa?

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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 $141 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.

Question 6

Why should I book my flight to South Africa with Travelocity?

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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.

Question 7

What are the most popular flight routes to South Africa?

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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.

Question 8

How much is a flight to South Africa on average?

Accepted Answer

Plane tickets for roundtrip flights to South Africa cost between $141 and $2,576 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.

Question 9

How long is the average flight to South Africa?

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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

Question 10

What can I expect on a flight to South Africa?

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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.

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	Bloemfontein	November 7 to November 9	$182
JNB	Hoedspruit	November 6 to November 10	$259
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	November 6 to November 10	$263
LGW	Cape Town	November 12 to November 18	$430
SIN	Johannesburg	November 17 to November 24	$717
SIN	Cape Town	November 7 to November 20	$798
LGW	La Mercy	November 6 to November 10	$949
LHR	Bloemfontein	November 19 to December 4	$979
LHR	George	January 13 to March 24	$1,014
BKK	Cape Town	November 6 to November 10	$1,030
LHR	Johannesburg	November 18 to December 9	$1,180
LHR	Gqeberha	January 14 to February 28	$1,266
FCO	La Mercy	December 22 to April 1	$1,273
BKK	Johannesburg	November 11 to November 18	$1,780
LHR	Pietermaritzburg	December 20 to January 9	$2,576

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	October 25 to October 27	$141
JNB	Cape Town	October 25 to October 28	$200
CPT	La Mercy	October 25 to October 27	$206
JNB	Gqeberha	October 25 to October 27	$217
JNB	East London	October 25 to October 27	$248
JNB	Hoedspruit	October 26 to October 29	$298
FCO	Johannesburg	October 25 to October 31	$556
LHR	Johannesburg	October 26 to November 11	$723
LHR	Johannesburg	October 26 to November 11	$723
LHR	Cape Town	October 26 to November 2	$733
LHR	Cape Town	October 26 to November 2	$733
FCO	Cape Town	October 26 to November 25	$824
YYZ	Cape Town	October 26 to November 10	$991
JFK	Johannesburg	October 25 to November 1	$1,235
EWR	La Mercy	October 26 to November 5	$1,566

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