Cheap Flights to South Africa from $563 (2025/2026)

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

Wed, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 12
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$884 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$884
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Sep 12, priced at $884 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$884 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$884
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Sep 12, priced at $884 found 6 days ago
Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,021 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$1,021
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $1,021 found 10 hours ago
Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,027 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,027
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $1,027 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,054 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,054
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $1,054 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,102 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,102
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,102 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,170 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,170
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $1,170 found 1 day ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,180 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,180
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $1,180 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,221 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$1,221
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $1,221 found 16 hours ago
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 25
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,238 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,238
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to King Shaka Intl., returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at $1,238 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,385 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,385
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $1,385 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonAugust 7 to August 11$202
JNBPietermaritzburgAugust 15 to August 25$266
BKKJohannesburgSeptember 18 to September 24$661
SINJohannesburgAugust 19 to August 27$755
SINCape TownAugust 6 to August 13$890
BKKCape TownSeptember 27 to October 9$980
SINLa MercyJuly 8 to July 15$1,091
BKKHoedspruitAugust 11 to August 25$1,096
LGWJohannesburgSeptember 29 to October 8$1,165
LHRBloemfonteinAugust 8 to August 15$1,425
LHRBloemfonteinAugust 8 to August 15$1,425
FCOHoedspruitAugust 11 to August 25$1,445
LHREast LondonAugust 8 to August 15$1,507
JFKJohannesburgAugust 22 to September 5$1,855
LHRJohannesburgOctober 2 to October 16$1,900
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJune 27 to July 1$152
JNBGqeberhaJune 27 to June 30$222
JNBCape TownJune 27 to July 2$222
JNBGeorgeJune 28 to July 17$235
CPTGeorgeJune 27 to July 4$263
JNBPietermaritzburgJune 27 to June 30$263
CPTLa MercyJune 29 to July 1$290
CPTGqeberhaJune 29 to July 4$348
BKKJohannesburgJune 27 to July 3$872
LHRJohannesburgJune 27 to July 5$916
YYZCape TownJune 29 to August 17$1,273
LHRCape TownJune 28 to July 5$1,309
JFKCape TownJune 29 to July 16$1,389
BKKCape TownJune 27 to June 29$1,622
JFKLa MercyJune 29 to July 7$1,931
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp
3.0-star property

Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp

Sep 2 - Sep 8

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
21 Nettleton
5.0-star property

21 Nettleton

Aug 12 - Aug 16

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Madikwe Safari Lodge
5.0-star property

Madikwe Safari Lodge

Sep 3 - Sep 8

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,657 reviews)
"Perfect location as you never have to leave the airport"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
"I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone @Sandton Hotel for making my stay so wonderful. From the warm welcome at the door to the little extra touches throughout my visit, you all made me feel right at home. Your kindness, friendliness, and genuine care didn’t go unnoticed — it truly made ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Festival Mall and International Terminal Duty Free Mall are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (309 reviews)
"The peace is what I enjoyed"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 5-star 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 Cruise Terminal are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"It is very clean. It's a great location and it is close to all attractions, the Service is excellent."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Taj Cape Town
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