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

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Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$987 Roundtrip, just found
$987
Roundtrip
just found
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $987 just found
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$1,131 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,131
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, Oct 4, priced at $1,131 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,135 Roundtrip, just found
$1,135
Roundtrip
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $1,135 just found
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 14
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,263 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,263
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 3 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Sun, Feb 14, priced at $1,263 found 7 hours ago
Thu, May 6 - Thu, May 20
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,377 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,377
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, May 6 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Thu, May 20, priced at $1,377 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,400 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,400
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $1,400 found 3 days ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
ELS
East London
$1,425 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,425
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to East London, returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $1,425 found 11 hours ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Dec 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
HDS
Hoedspruit
$1,456 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,456
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hoedspruit, returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $1,456 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercySeptember 2 to September 8$172
JNBBloemfonteinNovember 10 to November 16$184
JNBGqeberhaSeptember 23 to October 9$198
JNBEast LondonSeptember 3 to September 7$202
JNBCape TownNovember 12 to November 18$205
JNBGeorgeSeptember 4 to September 8$251
JNBHoedspruitNovember 30 to December 8$276
SINJohannesburgSeptember 20 to October 5$737
SINCape TownOctober 23 to October 29$812
LHRLa MercyNovember 12 to January 20$901
LHRGeorgeNovember 17 to November 24$911
LHREast LondonOctober 26 to November 5$917
BKKCape TownSeptember 2 to September 6$983
LHRHoedspruitSeptember 7 to September 22$1,038
BKKJohannesburgOctober 5 to October 19$1,701
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyAugust 23 to August 25$180
JNBEast LondonAugust 23 to August 31$190
CPTLa MercyAugust 22 to August 25$238
JNBCape TownAugust 22 to August 24$262
JNBGqeberhaAugust 21 to August 24$274
CPTJohannesburgAugust 21 to September 6$279
JNBHoedspruitAugust 21 to August 23$377
FCOJohannesburgAugust 22 to September 5$716
LHRJohannesburgAugust 21 to September 7$1,093
LHRJohannesburgAugust 21 to September 7$1,093
LHRCape TownAugust 22 to September 7$1,112
LHRCape TownAugust 22 to September 7$1,112
DMKJohannesburgAugust 23 to September 15$1,205
YYZJohannesburgAugust 21 to August 25$1,782
EWRLa MercyAugust 23 to August 27$1,813
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Babylonstoren
5.0-star property

Babylonstoren

Aug 25 - Aug 27

2 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,396, price is now $2,015 per person
$2,015
per person
found 1 day ago
Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK
5.0-star property

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Nov 6 - Nov 12

6 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Cape Town (CPT)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,632, price is now $3,729 per person
$3,729
per person
found 1 day ago
One&Only Cape Town
5.0-star property

One&Only Cape Town

Sep 27 - Oct 2

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Coach

Cape Town (CPT) to Atlanta (ATL)

Qatar Airways • Coach
Price was $6,448, price is now $5,390 per person
$5,390
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.
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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! (1,637 reviews)
"Comfortable beds and classy bed linen . Terrible buffet and poor service in ‘restaurant’ with no a la carte offering. Hotel is tired and needs modernising. The shuttle was very quick from and two airport (5 minutes) but you should be able to walk it, but there is no footpath)you can throw a stone ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (702 reviews)
"The service at this hotel is just TOP NOTCH. The hotel itself goes without saying is AMAZING"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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 Table Mountain are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Good stay at Taj Cape Town. Excellent breakfast at Mint. Stayed in a suite. Great view of the mountain. Good bathroom size. Enjoyed the facilities. Only downside was that they didn't make up our room the one day. Called Housekeeping when we got back at 16h30. After a second call, they only sent someone ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 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 $172 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 $172 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 $172 and $1,813 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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