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 €285 for one-way flights and €482 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€482 Return, found 3 days ago
€482
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from London to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at €482 found 3 days ago
Austrian Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€512 Return, found 19 hours ago
€512
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from London to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at €512 found 19 hours ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€530 Return, found 20 hours ago
€530
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 19 Mar from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at €530 found 20 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Fri, 22 May - Thu, 4 Jun
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€530 Return, found 22 hours ago
€530
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Fri, 22 May from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Thu, 4 Jun, priced at €530 found 22 hours ago
Brussels Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€536 Return, found 3 days ago
€536
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from London to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at €536 found 3 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€624 Return, found 3 days ago
€624
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at €624 found 3 days ago
British Airways
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€649 Return, found 3 days ago
€649
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, 25 Jan from London to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at €649 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
LHR
London
PLZ
Gqeberha
€681 Return, found 6 hours ago
€681
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from London to Gqeberha, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at €681 found 6 hours ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 9 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
LHR
London
DUR
Durban
€713 Return, found 1 hour ago
€713
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 9 Feb from London to Durban, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at €713 found 1 hour ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 1 Oct
DUB
Dublin
DUR
Durban
€738 Return, found 22 hours ago
€738
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 28 May from Dublin to Durban, returning Thu, 1 Oct, priced at €738 found 22 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 €482.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Dublin (DUB) sold for as low as €285 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €482 and €738. 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 €738 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.

Lufthansa
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€530 Return, found 20 hours ago
€530
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 19 Mar from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at €530 found 20 hours ago
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