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

Mon, Dec 12
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$48 One way, found 1 days ago
$48
One way
found 1 days ago
Cemair
Tue, Jan 17
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
GRJ
George
$56 One way, found 3 days ago
$56
One way
found 3 days ago
FlySafair
Fri, Feb 10
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$72 One way, found 1 days ago
$72
One way
found 1 days ago
FlexFlight
Tue, Dec 13
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$75 One way, found 1 days ago
$75
One way
found 1 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Tue, Jan 24
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$75 One way, found 1 days ago
$75
One way
found 1 days ago
Cemair
Wed, Feb 1
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
ELS
East London
$79 One way, found 1 days ago
$79
One way
found 1 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Fri, Dec 9
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$82 One way, found 1 days ago
$82
One way
found 1 days ago
Cemair
Tue, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 13
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$100 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$100
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
FlySafair
Tue, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 9
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
GRJ
George
$110 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
FlySafair
Wed, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 21
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$126 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$126
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Cemair
Fri, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 18
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
BFN
Bloemfontein
$132 Roundtrip, found 1 days ago
$132
Roundtrip
found 1 days ago
FlySafair
Tue, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 25
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
$136 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$136
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
FlySafair
Tue, May 2 - Fri, May 5
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$143 Roundtrip, found 1 days ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 1 days ago
FlexFlight
Tue, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 14
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$148 Roundtrip, found 1 days ago
$148
Roundtrip
found 1 days ago
FlySafair
Wed, Jan 18 - Thu, Feb 9
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
ELS
East London
$155 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sun, Apr 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$498 One way, found 2 hours ago
$498
One way
found 2 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$534 One way, found 8 hours ago
$534
One way
found 8 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Mon, May 1 - Fri, May 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
$827 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$827
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
$910 Roundtrip, just found
$910
Roundtrip
just found
Kenya Airways
Wed, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DUR
King Shaka Intl.
$939 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$939
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJanuary 15 to February 2$114
JNBBloemfonteinDecember 25 to January 8$133
CPTJohannesburgMarch 1 to March 21$144
CPTPort ElizabethDecember 25 to December 25$200
CPTHoedspruitFebruary 16 to March 24$437
FCOJohannesburgMarch 4 to April 4$574
LHRLa MercyFebruary 21 to March 8$742
YYZJohannesburgMarch 13 to March 27$764
LHRPort ElizabethJanuary 30 to March 10$863
SINCape TownJanuary 31 to March 24$967
JFKPort ElizabethFebruary 5 to February 11$1,122
LHRJohannesburgJanuary 24 to February 8$1,256
SINJohannesburgDecember 24 to January 1$1,589
YYZPort ElizabethDecember 23 to December 25$2,598
YYZJohannesburgJanuary 4 to January 22$6,603
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBBloemfonteinDecember 11 to December 25$149
CPTPort ElizabethDecember 11 to December 12$193
JNBPietermaritzburgDecember 10 to December 12$248
JNBCape TownDecember 10 to December 12$265
CPTGeorgeDecember 10 to December 13$267
CPTLa MercyDecember 11 to December 14$285
CPTBloemfonteinDecember 11 to December 12$295
CPTJohannesburgDecember 11 to December 18$301
CPTHoedspruitDecember 11 to December 31$565
FCOJohannesburgDecember 10 to December 23$1,012
LHRJohannesburgDecember 10 to December 26$1,037
LHRCape TownDecember 10 to December 17$1,282
YYZLa MercyDecember 9 to January 23$1,736
BKKJohannesburgDecember 10 to December 17$1,909
LHRJohannesburgDecember 10 to December 14$1,955
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best South Africa Flight and Hotel Packages

Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel
4.0-star property

Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel

Feb 26 - Mar 3

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,136, price is now $1,572 per person
per person
The Hyde All-Suite Hotel
4.0-star property

The Hyde All-Suite Hotel

Feb 26 - Mar 3

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,226, price is now $1,642 per person
per person
Afribode Fountains Apartments
3.0-star property

Afribode Fountains Apartments

Feb 26 - Mar 3

5 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

United • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,900, price is now $1,407 per person
per person
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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, 1627
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport, in O.R. Tambo neighborhood, along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
4.2/5 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I stay at this property quite often. I have never been disappointed. Staff is always friendly and willing to help. The food at the restaurant is great. Service is always with a smile."

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2022

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the comfy rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport, in O.R. Tambo neighborhood, along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
4/5 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"3min shuttle ride from the airport; great service; friendly staff; amazing breakfast; reasonably priced."

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2022

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel

5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1627
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. 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. Discover genuine guest reviews for InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel, in O.R. Tambo neighborhood, along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
4.7/5 Exceptional! (664 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 4, 2022

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort, Moses Kotane, North West, 0316
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions The Valley of Waves and The Gary Player Golf Course are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
4.3/5 Excellent! (501 reviews)
"A great place for the kids"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2022

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
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

Can I fly to South Africa right now?
Before locking your flights in, have a read through Travelocity’s Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Enter your travel details and vaccination status to check if any restrictions apply, like testing or quarantine. Make sure you also reconfirm the advice with official government websites and check with your travel insurance company too.
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 $100 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 20 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.
If I cannot travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
Our Customer Service Portal link contains all the necessary info about changing your flight due to COVID-19. Before booking your tickets to South Africa, we recommend checking the terms and conditions of your preferred carrier too.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?
If you’re planning a break in South Africa, December 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?
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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 $100 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 $100 and $6,603 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.
*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.