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Cheap flights to South Africa

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Popular airlines to South Africa

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  • Lufthansa

  • Swiss International Air Lines

  • Qatar Airways

  • Turkish Airlines

  • British Airways

  • KLM

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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €324 for one-way flights and €489 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

British Airways
Thu, 24 Jun - Wed, 7 Jul
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€489 Return, found 6 hours ago
€489
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 24 Jun from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 7 Jul, priced at €489 found 6 hours ago
KLM
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€524 Return, found 16 hours ago
€524
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Wed, 28 Oct from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 4 Nov, priced at €524 found 16 hours ago
Air France
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€524 Return, found 19 hours ago
€524
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 2 Feb from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Feb, priced at €524 found 19 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 14 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€578 Return, found 17 hours ago
€578
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 14 Jan from London to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 26 Jan, priced at €578 found 17 hours ago
British Airways
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€580 Return, found 2 days ago
€580
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, 6 Dec from London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 21 Dec, priced at €580 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 20 May - Sat, 5 Jun
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€585 Return, found 2 days ago
€585
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 20 May from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Sat, 5 Jun, priced at €585 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 10 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€640 Return, found 23 hours ago
€640
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 10 Mar from London to Cape Town, returning Thu, 18 Mar, priced at €640 found 23 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
DUB
Dublin
DUR
Durban
€649 Return, found 1 day ago
€649
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 13 Oct from Dublin to Durban, returning Tue, 20 Oct, priced at €649 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
DUB
Dublin
PLZ
Gqeberha
€660 Return, found 2 days ago
€660
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, 18 Oct from Dublin to Gqeberha, returning Sun, 25 Oct, priced at €660 found 2 days ago
KLM
Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
DUB
Dublin
GRJ
George
€685 Return, found 15 hours ago
€685
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Tue, 26 Jan from Dublin to George, returning Wed, 3 Feb, priced at €685 found 15 hours 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.

British Airways
Thu, 24 Jun - Wed, 7 Jul
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€489 Return, found 6 hours ago
€489
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 24 Jun from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 7 Jul, priced at €489 found 6 hours 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 €489.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Dublin (DUB) sold for as low as €324 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €489 and €685. 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 €489 to €685 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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