Cheap Flights to South Africa from $562 (2025/2026)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Africa?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$902 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$902
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu, May 15, priced at $902 found 23 hours ago
Sun, May 4 - Wed, May 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$902 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$902
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, May 21, priced at $902 found 2 days ago
Sat, Apr 26 - Tue, May 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$982 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$982
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, Apr 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, May 13, priced at $982 found 6 days ago
Sat, May 3 - Mon, May 19
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$1,060 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,060
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, May 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl., returning Mon, May 19, priced at $1,060 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jun 15 - Tue, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,100 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,100
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Sun, Jun 15 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $1,100 found 2 days ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$1,207 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,207
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to King Shaka Intl., returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $1,207 found 8 hours ago
Wed, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,240 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,240
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Port Elizabeth, returning Fri, Sep 12, priced at $1,240 found 5 days ago
Tue, May 6 - Tue, May 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$1,424 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,424
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, May 6 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Port Elizabeth, returning Tue, May 13, priced at $1,424 found 8 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBEast LondonMay 8 to May 12$138
CPTLa MercyAugust 6 to August 10$155
JNBBloemfonteinJune 18 to June 20$194
JNBGeorgeMay 11 to May 19$197
CPTBloemfonteinJune 4 to June 4$240
JNBPietermaritzburgMay 30 to August 15$263
BKKJohannesburgJune 5 to June 9$682
LHRLa MercyJune 1 to June 12$919
LHRCape TownMay 21 to July 29$923
BKKCape TownMay 19 to May 26$925
LHREast LondonMay 12 to May 19$983
LHRJohannesburgJuly 7 to July 26$1,556
LHRJohannesburgJuly 7 to July 26$1,556
YYZLa MercyMay 31 to June 13$1,580
JFKJohannesburgMay 16 to May 23$2,127
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyApril 27 to April 28$169
JNBCape TownApril 27 to April 30$220
CPTJohannesburgApril 27 to May 13$232
CPTEast LondonApril 27 to April 30$248
CPTGeorgeApril 27 to May 12$260
FCOJohannesburgApril 27 to May 9$610
CPTHoedspruitApril 27 to May 4$672
LGWCape TownApril 26 to May 12$778
JFKJohannesburgApril 27 to May 13$929
JFKCape TownApril 27 to May 2$1,071
JFKCape TownApril 27 to May 2$1,071
JFKLa MercyApril 27 to May 7$1,226
JFKLa MercyApril 27 to May 7$1,226
JFKPietermaritzburgApril 27 to May 3$1,741
JFKPietermaritzburgApril 27 to May 3$1,741
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Asara Wine Estate & Hotel
5.0-star property

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Jul 15 - Jul 20

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 22 hours ago
21 Nettleton
5.0-star property

21 Nettleton

Jul 16 - Jul 22

6 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
per person
just found
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0-star property

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Jul 4 - Jul 10

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 8 hours ago
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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,619 reviews)
"Please fix the USB charging ports. Will definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (556 reviews)
"Nice hotel with tasty restaurant. Get the Madagascar shrimp. Bit of a walk to V and A but easily doable. Not much right next to the hotel but nice view and water taxi stop right out back"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town Stadium are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Kempton Park Golf Club are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This is a great, safe, clean property that is close to the airport. There is not much going on around the hotel. Free shuttle to and from the airport every 30 min. The rooms are big and so are the bathrooms. The hotel has a nice breakfast and we had dinner there as well."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to South Africa?
To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to South Africa was $138 in the last seven days. An excellent way to score a great deal is to be flexible with your dates. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to South Africa departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to South Africa?
When organizing a South Africa trip, you can pick from 15 airlines. Make Airlink (South Africa) your go-to carrier for flights to Cape Town. It offers roughly 684 flights each month to this lively city.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?
If you’re planning a break in South Africa, May is the cheapest month to travel there. This is based on Travelocity’s direct return flight demand between January and December last year. Select your travel dates and reserve your spot today.
How can I check my flight status to South Africa?
“Trips” should be your first stop when it comes to the finer details of your flight to South Africa. Our customer portal allows you to manage everything in the same place, from checking the status of your flight to making updates to your booking. Click on Trips at the top right of the Travelocity homepage and then create a new account or sign in to an existing one. Alternatively, download the Travelocity app and access your travel itinerary while you’re out and about. Whether you’ve got the family flying with you or you’re wandering on your own, all your bookings are in the palm of your hand.
How do I find the best deals on flights to South Africa?
Being flexible with your dates is a great way to land a bargain. Travelocity makes it a snap to find your perfect fare through the “Flexible dates” function. Search for your South Africa flight, then compare prices for surrounding days by hitting the “Flexible dates” dropdown box above. Booking earlier and avoiding peak periods are other tips. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a roundtrip flight to South Africa was $138 on our site. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to South Africa with Travelocity?
From cheap flights to South Africa to hotels and activities, Travelocity is your one-stop shop for epic adventures. With everything at your fingertips, you can relax while preparing for the wonderful things you’ll be getting up to in South Africa and less time on the travel details. Plus with our Price Match Guarantee and free cancellation on most activities, we go out of our way to make your next break the best one yet.
What are the most popular flight routes to South Africa?
With excellent connections, booking flights to South Africa is stress-free. Check out some of the busiest flight routes to this favorite destination:

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 7,579 flights a month.
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 4,623 flights a month.
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 2,062 flights a month.

How much is a flight to South Africa on average?
Plane tickets for roundtrip flights to South Africa cost between $138 and $2,127 in the last seven days. As soon as you spot an awesome deal, lock it in and get ready to take off on your next wonderful adventure with Travelocity. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to South Africa?
Where you take off from will usually determine how long your direct flight to South Africa will be. Here are a few of the more popular routes to South Africa and their average journey times:

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 2 hours and 1 minute
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 1 hour and 11 minutes
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 1 hour and 45 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to South Africa?
Factors including which airline company you’re jetting off with and where you’re departing from will mostly determine your travel experience. You’ll likely find a range of flights to South Africa, from cheap flights for family vacations to first class fares. Hot meals, drinks and entertainment are a taste of what most airlines provide on long-haul flights.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.