Cheap flights to South Africa

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    Lufthansa

  • KLM

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  • Swiss International Air Lines

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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €285 for one-way flights and €483 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Mon, 9 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€483 Return, found 2 days ago
€483
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 9 Feb from London to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 17 Feb, priced at €483 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 21 May
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€506 Return, found 3 days ago
€506
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Thu, 21 May, priced at €506 found 3 days ago
Austrian Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€511 Return, found 2 days ago
€511
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 25 Feb from London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at €511 found 2 days ago
Brussels Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€513 Return, found 2 days ago
€513
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Wed, 25 Feb from London to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at €513 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 9 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€527 Return, found 5 days ago
€527
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at €527 found 5 days ago
EGYPTAIR
Thu, 1 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€535 Return, found 3 hours ago
€535
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Thu, 1 Oct from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 9 Oct, priced at €535 found 3 hours ago
British Airways
Tue, 17 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
LHR
London
JNB
Johannesburg
€570 Return, found 3 days ago
€570
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from London to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 30 Mar, priced at €570 found 3 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
LHR
London
CPT
Cape Town
€574 Return, found 3 days ago
€574
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from London to Cape Town, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at €574 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Sat, 24 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
LHR
London
DUR
Durban
€691 Return, found 5 hours ago
€691
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from London to Durban, returning Fri, 6 Feb, priced at €691 found 5 hours ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
LHR
London
PLZ
Gqeberha
€699 Return, found 3 days ago
€699
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from London to Gqeberha, returning Mon, 9 Feb, priced at €699 found 3 days 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.

Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 21 May
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€506 Return, found 3 days ago
€506
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Thu, 21 May, priced at €506 found 3 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 €483.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Dublin (DUB) sold for as low as €285 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €483 and €699. 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 €483 to €699 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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