Cheap flights to South Africa

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Popular cities in South Africa

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Cape Town

Cape Town

Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €82 for one-way flights and €179 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

FlexFlight
Tue, 10 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€179 Return, found 6 days ago
€179
Return
found 6 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb from Cape Town to Durban, returning Sat, 14 Feb, priced at €179 found 6 days ago
FlexFlight
Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€187 Return, found 3 days ago
€187
Return
found 3 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at €187 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€194 Return, found 4 days ago
€194
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €194 found 4 days ago
Airlink
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
GRJ
George
€200 Return, found 2 hours ago
€200
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, 9 Jan from Cape Town to George, returning Fri, 16 Jan, priced at €200 found 2 hours ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€208 Return, just found
€208
Return
just found
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at €208 just found
FlexFlight
Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€213 Return, just found
€213
Return
just found
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at €213 just found
Airlink
Mon, 8 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
PLZ
Gqeberha
€227 Return, found 20 hours ago
€227
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Cape Town to Gqeberha, returning Sun, 14 Dec, priced at €227 found 20 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
HLA
Johannesburg
€280 Return, just found
€280
Return
just found
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at €280 just found
Hahn Air Systems
Fri, 30 Jan - Tue, 17 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
ELS
East London
€283 Return, found 1 day ago
€283
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Cape Town to East London, returning Tue, 17 Feb, priced at €283 found 1 day ago
Cemair
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
HDS
Hoedspruit
€380 Return, found 4 days ago
€380
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 6 Dec from Cape Town to Hoedspruit, returning Sun, 7 Dec, priced at €380 found 4 days ago

About South Africa

Expedia offers flights to South Africa to meet every traveller's needs. Whatever your flight need - Expedia has the flight for you. So choose from flights to South Africa or destinations around the world and discover how easy it is to make your flight reservations on Expedia.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to South Africa that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just enter your origin, destination and dates, click the "Search" button, then tick the checkbox directly underneath the "Flexible change policies" subheading (top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find low-cost, flexible flights to South Africa.
Which airlines fly to South Africa?
Pack your bags and jump on board one of these two airlines that service South Africa:

  • United Airlines - 56 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 26 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 43 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 13 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to South Africa?
Book ahead of time, consider alternative airports, avoid peak travel periods — there are lots of ways! Another one is to make the most of Expedia's "flexible dates" function. Find your South Africa flight, then compare the prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to South Africa was €179.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as €82 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €179 and €531. If you spot a bargain, book quickly — these fares don't stick around for long.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in South Africa?
Depending on your carrier and point of origin, one of these busy airports will be your entry point to South Africa:

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 60 flights per month.
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 39 flights per month.

How much is a plane ticket to South Africa?
Seats ranged from just €179 to €531 over the last seven days. When you're ready to book, we're here to help you grab a cheap flight to South Africa.
What is the best time to go to South Africa?
August, September and October is when you'll see the cafés and restaurants of busy cities like Cape Town packed with visitors and locals. It's an appealing time to discover South Africa, so consider planning your trip then. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, summer here starts December 1. Throughout this period, temperatures normally range from 18ºC to 27ºC in Cape Town.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to South Africa?
A good month to book affordable flights to South Africa is February. It's worth noting that in the United States, the most expensive time to purchase a ticket is the month of December.

Trending flights to South Africa

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Swiss International Air Lines
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 2 Jun
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€531 Return, found 1 day ago
€531
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Fri, 8 May from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Tue, 2 Jun, priced at €531 found 1 day ago
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