Cheap flights to South Africa

Popular airlines to South Africa

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  • Qatar Airways

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  • Emirates

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  • British Airways

    British Airways

  • KLM

    KLM

  • Swiss International Air Lines

    Swiss International Air Lines

  • Turkish Airlines

    Turkish Airlines

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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 €285 for one-way flights and €517 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Swiss International Air Lines
Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€517 Return, found 21 hours ago
€517
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at €517 found 21 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Fri, 6 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€527 Return, found 1 hour ago
€527
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at €527 found 1 hour ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€528 Return, found 5 days ago
€528
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 18 Feb from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 3 Mar, priced at €528 found 5 days ago
EGYPTAIR
Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€533 Return, found 4 days ago
€533
Return
found 4 days ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 12 Nov, priced at €533 found 4 days ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 2 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€595 Return, found 1 day ago
€595
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at €595 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Wed, 17 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€629 Return, found 2 days ago
€629
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 17 Jun from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 28 Jun, priced at €629 found 2 days ago
Air France
Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€633 Return, found 5 days ago
€633
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 15 Feb, priced at €633 found 5 days ago
KLM
Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€635 Return, found 5 days ago
€635
Return
found 5 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 15 Feb, priced at €635 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€652 Return, found 21 hours ago
€652
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at €652 found 21 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 29 May
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€660 Return, found 4 days ago
€660
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at €660 found 4 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 €517.
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 €517 and €660. 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 €517 to €660 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
Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
DUB
Dublin
JNB
Johannesburg
€517 Return, found 21 hours ago
€517
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Dublin to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at €517 found 21 hours ago
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