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 €138 for one-way flights and €276 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hahn Air Systems
Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
HLA
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
€276 Return, found 4 days ago
€276
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from Johannesburg to East London, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at €276 found 4 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Mon, 23 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
HLA
Johannesburg
PLZ
Gqeberha
€277 Return, found 2 days ago
€277
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at €277 found 2 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
HLA
Johannesburg
CPT
Cape Town
€277 Return, found 2 days ago
€277
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Tue, 3 Mar from Johannesburg to Cape Town, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at €277 found 2 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
HLA
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
€277 Return, found 4 hours ago
€277
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at €277 found 4 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Tue, 17 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
HLA
Johannesburg
GRJ
George
€290 Return, found 2 days ago
€290
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Tue, 17 Feb from Johannesburg to George, returning Fri, 6 Mar, priced at €290 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€504 Return, found 10 hours ago
€504
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 25 Nov from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Wed, 9 Dec, priced at €504 found 10 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€529 Return, just found
€529
Return
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 3 Mar from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at €529 just found
Lufthansa
Sun, 22 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€544 Return, found 3 days ago
€544
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 22 Nov from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Thu, 3 Dec, priced at €544 found 3 days ago
EGYPTAIR
Tue, 19 May - Mon, 8 Jun
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€545 Return, found 4 days ago
€545
Return
found 4 days ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 8 Jun, priced at €545 found 4 days ago
British Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€565 Return, found 9 hours ago
€565
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 23 Mar, priced at €565 found 9 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 €276.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Johannesburg (HLA) sold for as low as €138 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €276 and €565. 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 €276 to €565 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.

Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€504 Return, found 10 hours ago
€504
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 25 Nov from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Wed, 9 Dec, priced at €504 found 10 hours ago
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