Cheap Flights to South Africa from $485 (2025/2026)

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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, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 28
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$905 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$905
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 6 from Washington Dulles Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $905 found 4 days ago
Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$971 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$971
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $971 found 2 days ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$972 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$972
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $972 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 31
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$973 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$973
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $973 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 22
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, Oct 22, priced at $1,003 found 2 days ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 19
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,004 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,004
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $1,004 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 27
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,081 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,081
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Los Angeles Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $1,081 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,087 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$1,087
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $1,087 found 19 hours ago
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,116 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,116
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $1,116 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 11 - Fri, Oct 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,139 Roundtrip, just found
$1,139
Roundtrip
just found
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Los Angeles Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri, Oct 10, priced at $1,139 just found
Wed, Aug 13 - Sun, Sep 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,196 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,196
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $1,196 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBGqeberhaOctober 4 to October 8$160
JNBGeorgeAugust 30 to August 31$176
JNBEast LondonAugust 12 to August 14$178
JNBHoedspruitAugust 23 to August 23$241
FCOJohannesburgSeptember 8 to September 24$582
BKKJohannesburgAugust 15 to September 2$660
SINJohannesburgOctober 2 to October 11$757
SINCape TownAugust 18 to September 1$827
BKKCape TownSeptember 19 to September 23$874
FCOJohannesburgSeptember 27 to October 1$1,160
LHRJohannesburgOctober 27 to November 4$1,220
YYZLa MercyAugust 18 to September 17$1,462
LHRGqeberhaAugust 15 to August 29$1,530
LHRGqeberhaAugust 15 to August 29$1,530
YYZJohannesburgSeptember 28 to October 5$1,650
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyAugust 1 to August 3$143
CPTGqeberhaAugust 1 to August 8$237
JNBCape TownAugust 3 to August 6$238
CPTGeorgeAugust 2 to August 8$259
CPTJohannesburgAugust 2 to August 4$388
BKKJohannesburgAugust 3 to August 18$883
LHRJohannesburgAugust 3 to September 10$1,188
LHRJohannesburgAugust 3 to September 10$1,188
SINCape TownAugust 1 to August 7$1,248
JFKJohannesburgAugust 2 to September 20$1,470
JFKJohannesburgAugust 2 to September 20$1,470
JFKCape TownAugust 1 to August 3$1,618
JFKCape TownAugust 1 to August 3$1,618
JFKBloemfonteinAugust 3 to August 7$2,009
JFKBloemfonteinAugust 3 to August 7$2,009
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
The Peech Hotel
4.0-star property

The Peech Hotel

Oct 15 - Oct 20

5 night stay

Accra (ACC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 16 hours ago
Steyn City Hotel by Saxon
4.5-star property

Steyn City Hotel by Saxon

Sep 15 - Sep 20

5 night stay

Accra (ACC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
The Residence Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

The Residence Boutique Hotel

Sep 19 - Sep 25

6 night stay

Accra (ACC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 9 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, 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! (1,692 reviews)
"Convenient airport hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Cleanliness and staff superb. I liked the fact that the tv had all the sport channels. Lovely breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Taj Cape Town
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Kempton Park Golf Club are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Small improvements would go a long way
"This hotel has a lot going for it. Close to OR Tambo, with a half hourly shuttle service means getting to and from the airport is effortless. Comfortable rooms - albeit not well equipped for a Jo’Burg winter. Friendly staff good food etc and not overpriced. Three things let this hotel down badly: ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

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@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! (234 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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 $143 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, 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?
"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 $143 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 $143 and $2,009 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.