Cheap Flights to South Africa from $86 (2026/2027)

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Cape Town

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.

Sun, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 12
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$171 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sun, Sep 12 from Cape Town Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Sep 12, priced at $171 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$190 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Bloemfontein, returning Tue, Dec 22, priced at $190 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 20
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$193 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Global Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd (T/A LIFT) flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $193 found 1 day ago
Fri, May 7 - Mon, May 10
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$206 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Fri, May 7 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, May 10, priced at $206 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 17
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$206 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Jun 17 from Cape Town Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Jun 17, priced at $206 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$246 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $246 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
ELS
East London
$249 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to East London, returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $249 found 5 days ago
Thu, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 29
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$263 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, Jul 15 from O.R. Tambo Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Thu, Jul 29, priced at $263 found 17 hours ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,048 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,048
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Jan 31, priced at $1,048 found 5 days ago
Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,104 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,104
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 15 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $1,104 found 4 days ago
Thu, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 15
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,120 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,120
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Apr 8 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Apr 15, priced at $1,120 found 4 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinDecember 15 to December 22$190
JNBLa MercyNovember 21 to November 25$193
JNBGqeberhaDecember 6 to December 11$281
JNBEast LondonDecember 8 to December 12$282
JNBPietermaritzburgJanuary 2 to January 15$349
LGWCape TownJanuary 26 to February 9$684
BKKJohannesburgNovember 20 to November 25$722
SINJohannesburgFebruary 11 to March 6$725
LGWLa MercyDecember 28 to January 11$951
LHRGqeberhaNovember 25 to November 29$1,042
LGWJohannesburgDecember 7 to December 26$1,090
LHRHoedspruitNovember 19 to November 23$1,118
LHRPietermaritzburgJanuary 20 to February 9$1,269
LHRGeorgeDecember 21 to January 20$1,770
SINJohannesburgDecember 19 to January 1$2,272
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyNovember 8 to November 17$198
JNBCape TownNovember 7 to November 13$252
JNBGqeberhaNovember 6 to November 9$281
JNBGeorgeNovember 7 to November 9$285
FCOJohannesburgNovember 6 to November 20$660
BKKJohannesburgNovember 8 to November 24$685
LHRJohannesburgNovember 8 to November 15$856
LHRJohannesburgNovember 8 to November 15$856
LGWCape TownNovember 8 to November 19$930
SINCape TownNovember 6 to November 16$1,007
LGWLa MercyNovember 8 to November 14$1,135
LHRHoedspruitNovember 7 to November 21$1,258
LHRHoedspruitNovember 7 to November 21$1,258
LGWJohannesburgNovember 8 to November 20$1,460
LHRJohannesburgNovember 6 to November 24$1,720
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Terra by O'Two Hotels
4.0-star property

Terra by O'Two Hotels

Jan 12 - Jan 16

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

British Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,725, price is now $2,720 per person
$2,720
per person
found 1 day ago
One&Only Cape Town
5.0-star property

One&Only Cape Town

Jan 12 - Jan 16

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

British Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $6,391, price is now $4,524 per person
$4,524
per person
found 1 day ago
Last Word Constantia
5.0-star property

Last Word Constantia

Jan 12 - Jan 16

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

British Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,965, price is now $2,849 per person
$2,849
per person
found 1 day ago
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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, 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! (1,640 reviews)
"Great service clean rooms"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 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 Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent and professional staff"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

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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.
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The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

4.5 out of 5
12 Christiaan Barnard St Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
"The Property was Amazing and the service from staff was 1st class…."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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 $171 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, September 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 $171 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 $171 and $2,272 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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