Cheap flights to South Africa

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  • KLM

  • British Airways

  • Turkish Airlines

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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €322 for one-way flights and €544 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

KLM
Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€576 Return, found 8 hours ago
€576
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at €576 found 8 hours ago
Air France
Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€585 Return, found 8 hours ago
€585
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at €585 found 8 hours ago
Air France
Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€587 Return, found 8 hours ago
€587
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at €587 found 8 hours ago
KLM
Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€607 Return, found 8 hours ago
€607
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at €607 found 8 hours ago
Air France
Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€615 Return, found 8 hours ago
€615
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at €615 found 8 hours ago
Air France
Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€618 Return, found 8 hours ago
€618
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 22 Jun, priced at €618 found 8 hours ago
KLM
Sun, 14 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€646 Return, found 6 days ago
€646
Return
found 6 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 21 Jun, priced at €646 found 6 days ago
Bulgaria Air
Sun, 14 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
SOF
Sofia
JNB
Johannesburg
€717 Return, found 6 days ago
€717
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Bulgaria Air flight, departing Sun, 14 Jun from Sofia to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 21 Jun, priced at €717 found 6 days ago
Tarom-Romanian Air Transport
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 16 Dec
SOF
Sofia
CPT
Cape Town
€725 Return, found 4 days ago
€725
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Tarom-Romanian Air Transport flight, departing Wed, 25 Nov from Sofia to Cape Town, returning Wed, 16 Dec, priced at €725 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
SOF
Sofia
CPT
Cape Town
€815 Return, found 1 day ago
€815
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Jun from Sofia to Cape Town, returning Wed, 17 Jun, priced at €815 found 1 day ago

Airports in South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to O.R. Tambo Intl. JNB. Cheapest option available. Flights from €1,500
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Cheapest
Flights from €1,500

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.

Etihad Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€544 Return, found 5 days ago
€544
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 10 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at €544 found 5 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 €544.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Sofia (SOF) sold for as low as €322 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €544 and €815. 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 €544 to €815 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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