Cheap flights to South Africa

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Popular cities in South Africa

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Cape Town

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Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €289 for one-way flights and €370 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Condor
Mon, 8 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
PRG
Prague
JNB
Johannesburg
€370 Return, found 2 days ago
€370
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Prague to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 21 Dec, priced at €370 found 2 days ago
Condor
Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
PRG
Prague
CPT
Cape Town
€420 Return, found 1 day ago
€420
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Condor flight, departing Wed, 3 Dec from Prague to Cape Town, returning Wed, 24 Dec, priced at €420 found 1 day ago
Condor
Mon, 24 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€420 Return, found 3 days ago
€420
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, 24 Nov from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at €420 found 3 days ago
Kenya Airways
Fri, 14 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€486 Return, found 1 day ago
€486
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, 14 Nov from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 28 Nov, priced at €486 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€528 Return, found 1 day ago
€528
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at €528 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 11 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€553 Return, found 1 day ago
€553
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at €553 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 24 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€559 Return, found 3 days ago
€559
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 24 Nov from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at €559 found 3 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€577 Return, found 1 day ago
€577
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at €577 found 1 day ago
Austrian Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€583 Return, found 1 day ago
€583
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at €583 found 1 day ago
Rwandair
Tue, 11 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
CDG
Paris
JNB
Johannesburg
€616 Return, found 1 day ago
€616
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Rwandair flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Paris to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at €616 found 1 day 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 €370.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Paris (CDG) sold for as low as €289 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €370 and €616. 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 €370 to €616 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, 26 Nov - Thu, 5 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€502 Return, found 15 hours ago
€502
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at €502 found 15 hours ago
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