Cheap flights to South Africa

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Popular airlines to South Africa

  • Emirates

  • Qatar Airways

  • British Airways

  • Turkish Airlines

  • Lufthansa

  • Swiss International Air Lines

  • KLM

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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €290 for one-way flights and €501 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€501 Return, found 4 days ago
€501
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 2 Dec from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 20 Jan, priced at €501 found 4 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€510 Return, found 7 hours ago
€510
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 3 Jun from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Tue, 16 Jun, priced at €510 found 7 hours ago
British Airways
Wed, 20 May - Thu, 28 May
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€528 Return, found 5 days ago
€528
Return
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at €528 found 5 days ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 8 Jun
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€536 Return, found 1 hour ago
€536
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 21 May from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 8 Jun, priced at €536 found 1 hour ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 1 Sept - Wed, 16 Sept
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€543 Return, found 7 hours ago
€543
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Wed, 16 Sept, priced at €543 found 7 hours ago
EGYPTAIR
Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 27 Jan
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€554 Return, found 5 days ago
€554
Return
found 5 days ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Sat, 28 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 27 Jan, priced at €554 found 5 days ago
KLM
Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€576 Return, found 8 hours ago
€576
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sat, 13 Jun from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 4 Jul, priced at €576 found 8 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€586 Return, found 14 hours ago
€586
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, 19 Mar from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 31 Mar, priced at €586 found 14 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€587 Return, found 4 days ago
€587
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 25 Nov, priced at €587 found 4 days ago
Air France
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 8 Jun
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€623 Return, found 1 hour ago
€623
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air France flight, departing Thu, 21 May from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 8 Jun, priced at €623 found 1 hour ago

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, 2 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€501 Return, found 4 days ago
€501
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 2 Dec from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 20 Jan, priced at €501 found 4 days ago

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 €501.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Dublin (DUB) sold for as low as €290 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €501 and €623. 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 €501 to €623 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.

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