Cheap flights to South Africa

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.

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.

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 €411.

One-way trips departing from Dublin (DUB) sold for as low as €318 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €411 and €586. If you spot a bargain, book quickly — these fares don’t stick around for long.

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.

Seats ranged from just €411 to €586 over the last seven days. When you’re ready to book, we’re here to help you grab a cheap flight to South Africa.

August, September and October is when you’ll find the bars and restaurants of renowned cities like Cape Town bustling with visitors and locals. It’s one of the most popular times to go to South Africa, so consider organising your holiday around then. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, the summer season here starts December 1. During this period, the mercury ranges from 18ºC to 27ºC in Cape Town.

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.