Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Flying to South Africa

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Cheapest flight ticket found	$672
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	13 hrs, 1 min
Possible destinations	25
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	76

Cheap flight deals to South Africa

Looking for a cheap flight deal to South Africa? Find last-minute deals and the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.$672 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $672, select.

Cape Town.$695 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Perth on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.

Durban.$813 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.

Port Elizabeth.$877 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Port Elizabeth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $877, select.

Pietermaritzburg.$935 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Perth on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Pietermaritzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From $935, select.

George.$964 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Perth on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in George.Price includes taxes and charges.From $964, select.

Nelspruit.$1,002 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Nelspruit.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,002, select.

Bloemfontein.$1,023 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Bloemfontein.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,023, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to South Africa?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, South African Airways all fly direct to South Africa.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently March.

Can I get a direct flight to South Africa?

Yes – some airlines fly direct to South Africa. You'll most likely fly non-stop to Johannesburg.

How much are return flights to South Africa?

The best price we found for a return flight to South Africa is $1,166. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly into is Johannesburg; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Africa?

The cheapest airport in South Africa is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – we've found flights from $1,166.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to South Africa on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to South Africa is Tuesday, 10 March 2026, – to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to South Africa in 2026

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