Cheap flights to South Africa

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Popular cities in South Africa

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Cape Town

Cape Town

Cheap round-trip flights to South Africa

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €79 for one-way flights and €157 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

FlexFlight
Fri, 19 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€157 Return, found 5 days ago
€157
Return
found 5 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Fri, 19 Dec from Cape Town to Durban, returning Sat, 20 Dec, priced at €157 found 5 days ago
FlexFlight
Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€165 Return, found 3 days ago
€165
Return
found 3 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Wed, 20 Aug from Cape Town to Durban, returning Wed, 27 Aug, priced at €165 found 3 days ago
FlexFlight
Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€165 Return, found 1 day ago
€165
Return
found 1 day ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue, 12 Aug from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 19 Aug, priced at €165 found 1 day ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Sat, 26 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€167 Return, found 12 hours ago
€167
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 28 Jul, priced at €167 found 12 hours ago
FlexFlight
Sat, 2 Aug - Sat, 9 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€168 Return, found 6 days ago
€168
Return
found 6 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sat, 2 Aug from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 9 Aug, priced at €168 found 6 days ago
FlexFlight
Sat, 26 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€170 Return, found 12 hours ago
€170
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 28 Jul, priced at €170 found 12 hours ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€171 Return, found 1 day ago
€171
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Tue, 12 Aug from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 19 Aug, priced at €171 found 1 day ago
Cemair
Sat, 26 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
€176 Return, found 1 day ago
€176
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cape Town to Durban, returning Mon, 28 Jul, priced at €176 found 1 day ago
Airlink
Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€183 Return, found 1 day ago
€183
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Tue, 12 Aug from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 19 Aug, priced at €183 found 1 day ago
South African Airways
Sat, 2 Aug - Sat, 9 Aug
CPT
Cape Town
JNB
Johannesburg
€235 Return, found 6 days ago
€235
Return
found 6 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Sat, 2 Aug from Cape Town to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 9 Aug, priced at €235 found 6 days 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 €157.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Cape Town (CPT) sold for as low as €79 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €157 and €482. 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 €157 to €482 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
€482 Return, found 1 day ago
€482
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at €482 found 1 day ago
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