Cheap flights to South Africa

Popular airlines to South Africa

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    Swiss International Air Lines

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    Ethiopian 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 €289 for one-way flights and €451 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€451 Return, found 10 hours ago
€451
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at €451 found 10 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€499 Return, found 5 days ago
€499
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 15 Sep, priced at €499 found 5 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€527 Return, found 4 days ago
€527
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 18 Dec, priced at €527 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 6 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€536 Return, found 4 days ago
€536
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 6 Sep from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 10 Sep, priced at €536 found 4 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 8 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
ATH
Athens
CPT
Cape Town
€605 Return, found 1 day ago
€605
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Athens to Cape Town, returning Tue, 16 Dec, priced at €605 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€605 Return, found 4 days ago
€605
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 18 Dec, priced at €605 found 4 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
ATH
Athens
CPT
Cape Town
€607 Return, found 1 day ago
€607
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from Athens to Cape Town, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at €607 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€629 Return, found 10 hours ago
€629
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at €629 found 10 hours ago
British Airways
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€664 Return, found 10 hours ago
€664
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at €664 found 10 hours ago
Air France
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
ATH
Athens
JNB
Johannesburg
€688 Return, found 10 hours ago
€688
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Athens to Johannesburg, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at €688 found 10 hours 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 €451.
How much is a flight to South Africa?
One-way trips departing from Athens (ATH) sold for as low as €289 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between €451 and €688. 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 €451 to €688 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
Wed, 3 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
DUB
Dublin
CPT
Cape Town
€509 Return, found 2 days ago
€509
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 3 Dec from Dublin to Cape Town, returning Fri, 26 Dec, priced at €509 found 2 days ago
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