How to find cheap flights from Windhoek to South Africa
Pick up a return flight from Windhoek to South Africa starting at $406, the cheapest price currently available.
You'll be travelling from Windhoek into Johannesburg O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg with that fare.
$173 is the lowest price available for a one-way ticket.
Happy to go wherever the cheap flights are? Enter 'South Africa' in the 'To' field to find the lowest fares across different cities.
South Africa has four international airports you can touch down at.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to expand your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Book as early as possible. You'll have more times, airlines and routes to choose from. Leave it too late and you could be left with limited options and higher costs.
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Best time to fly from Windhoek to South Africa
If you're trying to keep costs low, September is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight from Windhoek to South Africa.
In general, flying in the middle of the week can help you cut costs. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean lower prices.
April, July and September mark the peak travel season in South Africa, with April the busiest of the three. Go then for a livelier experience and plenty going on.
Alternatively, avoid the busiest travel periods by checking out flights in January, March and December. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Flights from Windhoek to South Africa: what to expect
Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH) is the main airport when departing from Windhoek.
Around two airports throughout South Africa can be reached on a nonstop flight from Windhoek.
Roughly 66 direct flights operate every week between Windhoek and cities across South Africa.
Book your favourite window or aisle seat with any of these major airlines:
Johannesburg and Cape Town are the most popular routes from Windhoek to South Africa.
The quickest trip gets you to Johannesburg in about 1 hour 45 minutes, compared to roughly 2 hours 5 minutes if you're travelling to Cape Town.
The average journey on this route takes around 2 hours.
Popular places to visit in South Africa
Johannesburg
Located in Gauteng, this city is a top destination for Windhoek to South Africa flights. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are must-sees for first-time visitors.
Johannesburg's main airports are Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) and Lanseria Airport (HLA). You'll discover some competitive flight deals between the two.
Explore the selection of hotels in Johannesburg and pair your trip with a stay that fits how you travel.
Cape Town
Table Mountain, The Rock and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden are an ideal introduction to the highlights in this Western Cape city.
Fly in through Cape Town Airport (CPT) and go straight from arrivals to discovering the sights.
The same magic behind our flight search can also help you find the best room rates online. Use it to compare availability and prices across hotels in Cape Town.
Durban
Durban Beach, Moses Mabhida Stadium and Suncoast Beach are major attractions to tick off while you're in this part of KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to popular destinations across the region and beyond.
Pick up a deal on where you'll stay by browsing the list of hotels in Durban.
Visiting South Africa for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your travel plans and passport, so check before you go. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most recent advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR).
The population of South Africa is about 63 million. Pretoria is the capital.
This destination has one standard time zone of UTC+2.
The weather can influence everything from sightseeing to packing, so choose your season wisely. January is South Africa's warmest month.
Temperatures are often coolest around July.
January is typically the rainiest month, while June is the driest.
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, the National Arts Festival and the Cape Town Jazz Festival are some of the well-known events here. Consider booking your Windhoek to South Africa flight around moments like these for a travel experience beyond the ordinary.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Booked that cheap flight from Windhoek to South Africa? Now work out where you'll rest your head and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in South Africa and filter your search by location, star rating and more. You can also browse car rental options in South Africa and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.















