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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 €61 for one-way flights and €171 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Wed, 9 Sept - Thu, 17 Sept
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€171 Return, found 4 days ago
€171
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 9 Sept from Cape Town to Durban, returning Thu, 17 Sept, priced at €171 found 4 days ago
Airlink
Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€194 Return, found 5 days ago
€194
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, 28 Mar from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 1 Apr, priced at €194 found 5 days ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Sat, 25 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€207 Return, found 1 day ago
€207
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Sat, 25 Jul from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 27 Jul, priced at €207 found 1 day ago
FlexFlight
Sat, 25 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€212 Return, found 1 day ago
€212
Return
found 1 day ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sat, 25 Jul from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 27 Jul, priced at €212 found 1 day ago
Airlink
Sun, 21 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar
CPT
Cape Town
PLZ
Gqeberha
€241 Return, found 22 hours ago
€241
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, 21 Mar from Cape Town to Gqeberha, returning Mon, 29 Mar, priced at €241 found 22 hours ago
Airlink
Sun, 9 May - Sun, 16 May
CPT
Cape Town
GRJ
George
€246 Return, found 16 hours ago
€246
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, 9 May from Cape Town to George, returning Sun, 16 May, priced at €246 found 16 hours ago
Airlink
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
CPT
Cape Town
BFN
Bloemfontein
€285 Return, found 1 day ago
€285
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, 13 Nov from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, returning Fri, 20 Nov, priced at €285 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€324 Return, found 2 days ago
€324
Return
found 2 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Thu, 30 Jul from Cape Town to Durban, returning Sun, 2 Aug, priced at €324 found 2 days ago
Cemair
Wed, 3 Feb - Sat, 6 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
HDS
Hoedspruit
€340 Return, found 2 hours ago
€340
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 3 Feb from Cape Town to Hoedspruit, returning Sat, 6 Feb, priced at €340 found 2 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sat, 25 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€347 Return, found 1 day ago
€347
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sat, 25 Jul from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 27 Jul, priced at €347 found 1 day 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.

Etihad Airways
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 7 Sept
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€525 Return, just found
€525
Return
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 22 Aug from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 7 Sept, priced at €525 just found

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 €171.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as €61 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €171 and €525. 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 €171 to €525 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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