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 €289 for one-way flights and €482 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Aer Lingus
Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
SNN
Shannon
JNB
Johannesburg
€784 Return, found 3 days ago
€784
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from Shannon to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at €784 found 3 days ago
Aer Lingus
Sun, 7 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
SNN
Shannon
CPT
Cape Town
€838 Return, found 4 days ago
€838
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, 7 Sep from Shannon to Cape Town, returning Mon, 22 Sep, priced at €838 found 4 days ago
Aer Lingus
Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
SNN
Shannon
JNB
Johannesburg
€840 Return, found 5 days ago
€840
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Shannon to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at €840 found 5 days ago
Aer Lingus
Sun, 7 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
SNN
Shannon
CPT
Cape Town
€848 Return, found 4 days ago
€848
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, 7 Sep from Shannon to Cape Town, returning Mon, 22 Sep, priced at €848 found 4 days ago
Aer Lingus
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
SNN
Shannon
CPT
Cape Town
€848 Return, found 2 days ago
€848
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from Shannon to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at €848 found 2 days ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
SNN
Shannon
JNB
Johannesburg
€850 Return, found 5 days ago
€850
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Shannon to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at €850 found 5 days ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
SNN
Shannon
JNB
Johannesburg
€852 Return, found 5 days ago
€852
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Shannon to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at €852 found 5 days ago
Aer Lingus
Sun, 7 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
SNN
Shannon
CPT
Cape Town
€864 Return, found 4 days ago
€864
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, 7 Sep from Shannon to Cape Town, returning Tue, 23 Sep, priced at €864 found 4 days ago
Aer Lingus
Sun, 7 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
SNN
Shannon
CPT
Cape Town
€868 Return, found 14 hours ago
€868
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, 7 Sep from Shannon to Cape Town, returning Sun, 21 Sep, priced at €868 found 14 hours ago
British Airways
Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
SNN
Shannon
JNB
Johannesburg
€1,110 Return, found 2 days ago
€1,110
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Shannon to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 9 Feb, priced at €1,110 found 2 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 €482.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Shannon (SNN) sold for as low as €289 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €482 and €1,110. 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 €482 to €1,110 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
Wed, 26 Nov - Thu, 5 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€482 Return, found 1 day ago
€482
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at €482 found 1 day ago
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