Cheap Flights to South Africa from $694 (2026/2027)

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

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$799 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$799
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $799 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$799 Roundtrip, just found
$799
Roundtrip
just found
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $799 just found
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 30
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,060 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,060
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Oct 30, priced at $1,060 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Feb 11
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,206 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,206
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Thu, Feb 11, priced at $1,206 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,212 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,212
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $1,212 found 2 days ago
Mon, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 18
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,214 Roundtrip, just found
$1,214
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 8 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $1,214 just found
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,286 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,286
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Mon, Feb 8, priced at $1,286 found 6 days ago
Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 24
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,325 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,325
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 15 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $1,325 found 1 day ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 23
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,450 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,450
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Fri, Oct 23, priced at $1,450 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
TPA
Tampa Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,507 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,507
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from Tampa Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $1,507 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
TPA
Tampa Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,513 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,513
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from Tampa Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $1,513 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinNovember 27 to December 1$184
JNBLa MercyDecember 15 to December 24$184
JNBEast LondonOctober 19 to October 26$229
CPTBloemfonteinDecember 16 to January 5$337
JNBPietermaritzburgOctober 25 to October 29$341
SINJohannesburgNovember 7 to November 20$705
SINCape TownNovember 8 to November 14$753
LHRGeorgeNovember 9 to November 23$949
SINEast LondonOctober 16 to October 23$973
LHRGqeberhaOctober 19 to October 26$1,035
BKKJohannesburgOctober 1 to October 5$1,039
BKKCape TownDecember 2 to December 7$1,102
LGWJohannesburgDecember 10 to February 1$1,180
LHRJohannesburgDecember 8 to December 16$1,370
FCOJohannesburgDecember 4 to December 10$1,420
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonSeptember 18 to September 21$219
JNBGqeberhaSeptember 19 to September 20$284
CPTGqeberhaSeptember 18 to September 21$296
CPTJohannesburgSeptember 18 to September 22$328
CPTGeorgeSeptember 19 to September 27$381
CPTJohannesburgSeptember 20 to September 27$484
SINJohannesburgSeptember 20 to October 5$796
LHRJohannesburgSeptember 20 to September 30$808
LHRJohannesburgSeptember 20 to September 30$808
LGWCape TownSeptember 20 to October 5$824
YYZJohannesburgSeptember 18 to October 10$972
EWRJohannesburgSeptember 20 to September 30$1,131
YYZLa MercySeptember 19 to September 27$1,508
JFKJohannesburgSeptember 19 to September 26$1,820
JFKJohannesburgSeptember 19 to September 26$1,820
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Zest Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Zest Boutique Hotel

Oct 2 - Oct 8

6 night stay

Raleigh (RDU) to Cape Town (CPT)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,986, price is now $2,368 per person
$2,368
per person
found 1 day ago
Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK
5.0-star property

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Oct 2 - Oct 7

5 night stay

Raleigh (RDU) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,002, price is now $3,189 per person
$3,189
per person
found 1 day ago
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Dec 12 - Dec 15

3 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 $3,706, price is now $3,047 per person
$3,047
per person
found 18 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.
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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! (1,646 reviews)
"The hotel provided a perfect stay for us after a long flight into Jo'burg. The shuttle bus made it easy to access. Facilities were excellent with on site gym, bar and restaurant all available. The buffet breakfast was extensive. The room was spacious and comfortable. Shower was hot and bathroom was ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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 Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"I've stayed at The Taj many times, this time was a different purpose as I had a medical procedure to undergo. I wanted to know I could recuperate afterwards in a hotel where I would have a spotless clean and quiet room, plenty of space, great amenities, full blackout curtains, comfortable bed, choice ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

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Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
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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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 $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, November 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 $1,820 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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