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 €82 for one-way flights and €163 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
€163 Return, found 14 hours ago
€163
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, 7 May from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at €163 found 14 hours ago
FlexFlight
Fri, 31 Jul - Fri, 21 Aug
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
€170 Return, found 19 hours ago
€170
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Fri, 31 Jul from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Fri, 21 Aug, priced at €170 found 19 hours ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 6 May
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
€181 Return, found 3 days ago
€181
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Wed, 6 May, priced at €181 found 3 days ago
Cemair
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May
JNB
Johannesburg
BFN
Bloemfontein
€210 Return, found 23 hours ago
€210
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Thu, 7 May from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein, returning Sun, 10 May, priced at €210 found 23 hours ago
Airlink
Sat, 29 Aug - Sun, 6 Sept
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
€230 Return, found 3 days ago
€230
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, 29 Aug from Johannesburg to East London, returning Sun, 6 Sept, priced at €230 found 3 days ago
Airlink
Sat, 2 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
JNB
Johannesburg
PLZ
Gqeberha
€239 Return, found 5 days ago
€239
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, 2 Jan from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, returning Mon, 25 Jan, priced at €239 found 5 days ago
Cemair
Wed, 6 May - Fri, 15 May
JNB
Johannesburg
GRJ
George
€246 Return, found 3 days ago
€246
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Johannesburg to George, returning Fri, 15 May, priced at €246 found 3 days ago
FlexFlight
Mon, 30 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
JNB
Johannesburg
CPT
Cape Town
€246 Return, found 4 days ago
€246
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Mon, 30 Nov from Johannesburg to Cape Town, returning Sat, 12 Dec, priced at €246 found 4 days ago
LIFT Airline
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
JNB
Johannesburg
CPT
Cape Town
€268 Return, found 3 days ago
€268
Return
found 3 days ago
Select LIFT Airline flight, departing Wed, 27 May from Johannesburg to Cape Town, returning Wed, 3 Jun, priced at €268 found 3 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
€280 Return, found 1 day ago
€280
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sat, 17 Oct from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Mon, 19 Oct, priced at €280 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
Wed, 2 Sept - Wed, 16 Sept
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€523 Return, found 2 hours ago
€523
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, 2 Sept from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 16 Sept, priced at €523 found 2 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 €163.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Johannesburg (JNB) sold for as low as €82 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €163 and €523. 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 €163 to €523 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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