Cheap flights to South Africa

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  • Qatar Airways

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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €317 for one-way flights and €505 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Wed, 8 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul
FCO
Rome
JNB
Johannesburg
€505 Return, found 7 hours ago
€505
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 8 Jul from Rome to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 20 Jul, priced at €505 found 7 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 18 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€521 Return, found 8 hours ago
€521
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 18 Jun from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 24 Jun, priced at €521 found 8 hours ago
Condor
Tue, 26 May - Wed, 29 Jul
FCO
Rome
JNB
Johannesburg
€550 Return, found 21 hours ago
€550
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Condor flight, departing Tue, 26 May from Rome to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 29 Jul, priced at €550 found 21 hours ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 26 May - Wed, 10 Jun
FCO
Rome
JNB
Johannesburg
€575 Return, found 1 day ago
€575
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 26 May from Rome to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 10 Jun, priced at €575 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 24 Nov
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€618 Return, found 21 hours ago
€618
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 29 Oct from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at €618 found 21 hours ago
Air Europa
Wed, 30 Sept - Sat, 10 Oct
FCO
Rome
JNB
Johannesburg
€631 Return, found 9 hours ago
€631
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Air Europa flight, departing Wed, 30 Sept from Rome to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 10 Oct, priced at €631 found 9 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€633 Return, found 22 hours ago
€633
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 10 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 23 Nov, priced at €633 found 22 hours ago
Iberia
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 27 May
FCO
Rome
JNB
Johannesburg
€648 Return, found 10 hours ago
€648
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Rome to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at €648 found 10 hours ago
EGYPTAIR
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€654 Return, just found
€654
Return
just found
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Thu, 12 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 25 Nov, priced at €654 just found
Qatar Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€657 Return, found 20 hours ago
€657
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 25 Nov from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Mon, 7 Dec, priced at €657 found 20 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.

Etihad Airways
Thu, 18 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€521 Return, found 8 hours ago
€521
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 18 Jun from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 24 Jun, priced at €521 found 8 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 €505.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Dublin (DUB) sold for as low as €317 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €505 and €657. 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 €505 to €657 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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