Cheap Flights to South Africa from $555 (2026/2027)

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Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,069 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,069
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $1,069 found 2 days ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 26
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,087 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,087
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Washington Dulles Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Jan 26, priced at $1,087 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,130 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,130
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $1,130 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,130 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,130
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $1,130 found 6 hours ago
Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,330 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,330
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Fri, Jan 15 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Jan 24, priced at $1,330 found 3 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,365 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,365
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Washington Dulles Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Fri, Nov 6, priced at $1,365 found 4 days ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,410 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,410
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $1,410 found 5 days ago
Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
GRJ
George
$1,440 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,440
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Condor flight, departing Fri, Feb 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to George, returning Sun, Feb 21, priced at $1,440 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinAugust 26 to August 27$185
JNBGqeberhaSeptember 25 to October 1$188
JNBCape TownNovember 1 to November 7$203
JNBEast LondonOctober 15 to October 21$217
JNBGeorgeOctober 9 to October 16$246
JNBHoedspruitSeptember 5 to September 6$298
LGWCape TownOctober 5 to October 11$637
BKKJohannesburgSeptember 27 to October 3$802
SINJohannesburgAugust 26 to August 31$824
SINCape TownSeptember 8 to September 21$863
LHRGqeberhaNovember 1 to November 10$1,018
LHRGeorgeNovember 4 to December 3$1,111
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 17 to September 27$1,190
LHRJohannesburgOctober 13 to November 3$1,220
BKKJohannesburgSeptember 27 to October 3$1,900
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyAugust 9 to August 13$183
JNBEast LondonAugust 9 to August 13$221
CPTJohannesburgAugust 8 to August 9$265
JNBCape TownAugust 8 to August 10$269
CPTGeorgeAugust 9 to August 14$287
CPTBloemfonteinAugust 7 to August 10$329
JNBHoedspruitAugust 9 to August 14$363
SINJohannesburgAugust 9 to October 2$947
LHRJohannesburgAugust 8 to August 19$997
LHRJohannesburgAugust 8 to August 19$997
SINCape TownAugust 9 to August 23$1,107
FCOJohannesburgAugust 7 to August 14$1,115
JFKJohannesburgAugust 7 to August 21$1,394
LHRLa MercyAugust 8 to August 19$1,444
LHRLa MercyAugust 8 to August 19$1,444
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Cresta Grande Cape Town
4.0-star property

Cresta Grande Cape Town

Sep 17 - Sep 22

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,147, price is now $1,826 per person
$1,826
per person
found 5 hours ago
Babylonstoren
5.0-star property

Babylonstoren

Aug 3 - Aug 7

4 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Cape Town (CPT) to Atlanta (ATL)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $4,066, price is now $3,383 per person
$3,383
per person
found 11 hours ago
Point B Guest House
4.0-star property

Point B Guest House

Sep 17 - Sep 22

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,252, price is now $1,917 per person
$1,917
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! (2,027 reviews)
"Johannesburg was going through a cold snap. When i got to the room the holder for the air con remote was empty and the room was cold with the air con blasting cold air. The vent in the bathroom room was blowing cold air noisily the entire night. I called the front desk to report the missing remote ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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! (1,627 reviews)
"Perfect airport stay"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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.
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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! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great - would highly recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 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 $183 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, October 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 $183 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 $183 and $1,900 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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