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

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Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$995 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$995
Roundtrip
found 6 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 6 days ago
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,000 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$1,000
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 21 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, May 25, priced at $1,000 found 17 hours ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,186 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,186
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Nov 30, priced at $1,186 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,223 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,223
Roundtrip
found 5 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 5 days ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,224 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,224
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Feb 9, priced at $1,224 found 5 days ago
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,381 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,381
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $1,381 found 5 days ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$1,412 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,412
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $1,412 found 4 days ago
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,617 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,617
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Oct 11, priced at $1,617 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyMay 29 to May 31$186
JNBBloemfonteinMay 28 to May 29$227
JNBEast LondonAugust 10 to August 21$263
JNBPietermaritzburgJuly 30 to August 15$344
JNBGeorgeJuly 19 to August 4$348
JNBHoedspruitJune 1 to June 4$361
SINJohannesburgAugust 18 to August 31$809
FCOBloemfonteinJune 10 to June 17$934
SINCape TownJune 28 to July 16$935
LGWLa MercyJuly 2 to July 9$1,073
FCOHoedspruitMay 29 to June 2$1,087
LHRGeorgeJune 14 to June 21$1,151
BKKCape TownJune 20 to June 27$1,309
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 17 to May 19$185
JNBBloemfonteinMay 16 to May 18$285
JNBGqeberhaMay 16 to May 18$294
JNBCape TownMay 16 to May 18$302
JNBHoedspruitMay 16 to May 23$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
CPTHoedspruitMay 16 to May 18$547
FCOJohannesburgMay 16 to May 22$723
LGWCape TownMay 16 to May 30$920
LGWJohannesburgMay 16 to May 31$930
LHRCape TownMay 16 to May 30$1,478
EWRLa MercyMay 17 to May 30$2,087
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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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 1 day 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
Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa
5.0-star property

Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

Aug 3 - Aug 9

6 night stay

Boston (BOS) to Cape Town (CPT)

Air Canada • Coach

Cape Town (CPT) to Boston (BOS)

Emirates • Coach
Price was $8,764, price is now $6,934 per person
$6,934
per person
found 23 hours 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! (1,933 reviews)
Breakfast was very good

Reviewed on May 14, 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! (1,621 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.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Helpful staff, fantastic rooms, great amenities and delicious food! Central location and really appreciated that as we got caught in the rainy days.

Reviewed on May 14, 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 $185 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, 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 $185 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 $185 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.