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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Africa?

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

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Mar 2

ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$799

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 18

ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$999

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31

ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

$1,049

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 22

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,105

Roundtrip

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Thu, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 1

EWR

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

JNB

O.R. Tambo Intl.

$1,131

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 25

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$1,144

Roundtrip

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Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 14

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

$1,387

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

EWR

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

DUR

King Shaka Intl.

$1,388

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

HDS

Hoedspruit

$1,454

Roundtrip

found 3 hours ago

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Nov 4

JFK

John F. Kennedy Intl.

PLZ

Port Elizabeth

$1,499

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

EWR

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

CPT

Cape Town Intl.

$1,524

Roundtrip

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Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	Bloemfontein	November 3 to December 3	$184
JNB	La Mercy	December 30 to January 8	$185
JNB	George	October 25 to October 28	$266
JNB	East London	October 20 to October 25	$295
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	December 19 to December 20	$344
LHR	Johannesburg	November 6 to November 19	$658
BKK	Johannesburg	November 1 to November 15	$690
SIN	Johannesburg	November 12 to November 26	$721
LGW	Cape Town	January 17 to January 24	$733
SIN	Cape Town	November 14 to November 21	$750
LHR	La Mercy	November 17 to November 24	$924
LHR	Hoedspruit	January 12 to January 23	$935
LHR	Gqeberha	November 15 to November 26	$943
LHR	George	December 5 to January 17	$946
LGW	Johannesburg	December 9 to December 25	$1,080

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	Bloemfontein	October 9 to October 9	$220
JNB	La Mercy	October 10 to October 18	$230
JNB	Cape Town	October 10 to October 17	$273
CPT	Johannesburg	October 11 to October 19	$281
JNB	Gqeberha	October 9 to October 12	$288
JNB	George	October 10 to October 10	$323
CPT	Gqeberha	October 10 to October 11	$369
LHR	Johannesburg	October 9 to October 13	$934
LHR	Johannesburg	October 9 to October 13	$934
SIN	Johannesburg	October 9 to October 24	$1,140
LHR	Cape Town	October 10 to October 27	$1,141
LHR	Cape Town	October 10 to October 27	$1,141
JFK	Cape Town	October 11 to October 19	$1,548
JFK	Johannesburg	October 9 to October 13	$1,980
YYZ	Johannesburg	October 11 to October 25	$1,990

*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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4.0-star property

The Sir David Boutique Guest House

Nov 20 - Nov 24

4 night stay

Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$1,592

per person

found 1 day ago

5.0-star property

One&Only Cape Town

Nov 20 - Nov 24

4 night stay

Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$3,408

per person

found 1 day ago

5.0-star property

POD Camps Bay

Nov 20 - Nov 24

4 night stay

Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach

$3,043

per person

found 1 day ago

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Travelers ❤️ These South Africa 🏨

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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.

Taj Cape Town

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! (1,002 reviews)

"The staff are so wonderful and friendly and really make you feel welcome Makes the stay worthwhile Rooms are clean ,spacious and extremely comfortable"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers

Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square are located nearby.

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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. 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)

"The rooms were clean but a bit worn, with the essential amenitites (but no hairdryer, for example). The location is excellent with every 15 minute shuttle to and from load / unload areas of the airport, which is a 5 minute ride. The restaurant offers a buffet dinner (and individual dinners as well), ..."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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.

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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 $184 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?

"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 $184 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 $184 and $1,990 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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