Cheap flights to South Africa

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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €80 for one-way flights and €177 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€177 Return, found 16 hours ago
€177
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from Cape Town to Durban, returning Tue, 20 Jan, priced at €177 found 16 hours ago
Airlink
Fri, 10 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
CPT
Cape Town
PLZ
Gqeberha
€191 Return, found 7 hours ago
€191
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Cape Town to Gqeberha, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at €191 found 7 hours ago
Cemair
Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€192 Return, found 9 hours ago
€192
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 17 Jan from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at €192 found 9 hours ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€196 Return, found 16 hours ago
€196
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from Cape Town to Durban, returning Tue, 20 Jan, priced at €196 found 16 hours ago
Airlink
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
GRJ
George
€197 Return, found 4 hours ago
€197
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Cape Town to George, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at €197 found 4 hours ago
FlexFlight
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€201 Return, found 16 hours ago
€201
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from Cape Town to Durban, returning Tue, 20 Jan, priced at €201 found 16 hours ago
South African Airways
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€236 Return, found 3 hours ago
€236
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri, 20 Feb from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at €236 found 3 hours ago
Airlink
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
CPT
Cape Town
BFN
Bloemfontein
€265 Return, found 16 hours ago
€265
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at €265 found 16 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
HLA
Johannesburg
€275 Return, found 3 hours ago
€275
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Fri, 20 Feb from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at €275 found 3 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Fri, 10 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
CPT
Cape Town
ELS
East London
€331 Return, found 7 hours ago
€331
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Cape Town to East London, returning Sun, 12 Apr, priced at €331 found 7 hours 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 €177.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as €80 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €177 and €506. 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 €177 to €506 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
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 21 May
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€506 Return, found 3 days ago
€506
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Thu, 21 May, priced at €506 found 3 days ago
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