Cheap Flights to South Africa from $965

Q: How long is the flight to South Africa?

An average direct flight from Australia to South Africa takes 33h 41m, covering a distance of 10413 km. The most popular route is Newcastle - Cape Town with an average flight time of 46h 50m.

Q: What is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

The cheapest ticket to South Africa from Australia found in the last 72 hours was $1,139. The most popular route is Newcastle Williamtown to Cape Town Intl and the cheapest airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,527.

Q: Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand & South African fly the most frequently from Australia to South Africa.

Q: What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Johannesburg (43% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town (36%) and Durban (9%). Searches for flights to Hoedspruit (6%), Port Elizabeth (6%) and Phalaborwa (6%) are also popular.

Q: What are the major airports in South Africa?

There are several major international airports in South Africa, dotted across the country. The O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA) both serve Pretoria and Johannesburg, the King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is located near Duban, and the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is about an hour out of Cape Town in Matroosfontein.

Q: Does South Africa have any local airlines?

There is a wide range of airlines based in South Africa. South Africa’s major airline is South African Airways which also flies internationally. Due to the country’s historic ties with the UK, British Airways also has a strong presence in South Africa, particularly in Johannesburg. SA Express and SA Airlink also offer a range of flights throughout Southern Africa.

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Good to know

Low season	March	Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
High season	January	Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Average price of a return ticket	$1,149	(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
Good deal for a return ticket	$792	or less

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

Looking for cheap airfare to South Africa? 25% of our users found return tickets to South Africa for the following prices or less: From Brisbane $1,195, from Melbourne $1,198, from Perth $1,348
Book at least 5 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly to South Africa is October.
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From Australia, the easiest locations in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg and Cape Town. You can find flights to these cities from Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney with only one stopover.
There are many long-haul carriers that offer flights from Australia to South Africa such as Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific. If you want to fly local, Qantas Airlines offers flights to Johannesburg.
Surfers and sea-lovers looking to enjoy the southern coast can either fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ). Between the major cities are plenty of coastline and many popular surfing locations. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
If you’re looking to enjoy the natural reserves and safari parks in South Africa, Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is a good option. This area is served by the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), or many travel from Johannesburg, which is a 3 to 4h drive to Nelspruit.
Australian passport holders will not need a visa to enter South Africa whether you’re travelling as a tourist or on business, provided your stay is only for up to 90 days. However, you will need to pay a tourism or visa fee on entry into South Africa.

*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

How long is the flight to South Africa?

What is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

What are the major airports in South Africa?

Where should I fly into to explore South Africa?

South Africa is a large country and the most efficient way to explore everything the country has to offer is to fly between the main centres. South Africa’s biggest airport is the O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg. From here you will be able to connect to many domestic flights all over the country, as well as explore the sites of one of South Africa’s major cities. However, the most centrally placed large city in South Africa is Bloemfontein, serviced by the Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)

Does South Africa have any local airlines?

How do I travel around South Africa on a budget?

The most popular budget airline in South Africa for locals and tourists alike is Kulula. Often fondly referred to as the green dragon, it flies to many of South Africa’s major ports. The bright orange Mango Airlines is another good alternative, as is FlySafair, the budget airline owned by Safair. To help you get around South Africa, you can combine your flights with the various regional bus services including Greyhound, Intercape, and Baz Bus.

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Top 5 airlines flying to South Africa

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews

8.7

Singapore Airlines

Overall score based on 3,878 reviews

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

9.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.4

Food

Airline reviews

Book cheap flights to South Africa (Return)

Airports

Origin

Destination

Qatar Airways

Sat., 21 Nov.

24h 15m

Sat., 5 Dec.

23h 10m

$1,359

Trip: 15 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon., 30 Nov.

28h 55m

Tue., 19 Jan.

39h 10m

$1,410

Trip: 51 days

Based on null reviews

Cathay Pacific

Sun., 29 Nov.

38h 50m

Tue., 19 Jan.

28h 00m

$1,412

Trip: 52 days

Based on null reviews

Singapore Airlines

Tue., 1 Sep.

29h 20m

Fri., 18 Sep.

27h 50m

$1,455

Trip: 18 days

Based on null reviews

Qantas Airways

Sat., 8 Aug.

14h 05m

Fri., 14 Aug.

11h 45m

$1,594

Trip: 7 days

Based on null reviews

Virgin Australia

Mon., 14 Sep.

18h 30m

Wed., 30 Sep.

14h 25m

$1,659

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Etihad Airways

Mon., 14 Sep.

24h 05m

Wed., 30 Sep.

22h 25m

$1,696

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Emirates

Mon., 14 Sep.

23h 35m

Wed., 30 Sep.

24h 10m

$1,729

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

British Airways

Mon., 14 Sep.

43h 40m

Wed., 30 Sep.

36h 20m

$1,875

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Ethiopian Air

Mon., 14 Sep.

29h 25m

Wed., 30 Sep.

33h 15m

$2,326

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

KLM

Sat., 21 Nov.

59h 00m

Fri., 4 Dec.

42h 55m

$2,691

Trip: 14 days

Based on null reviews

Cathay Pacific

Mon., 30 Nov.

28h 55m

Tue., 19 Jan.

40h 10m

$1,413

Trip: 51 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon., 30 Nov.

28h 55m

Tue., 19 Jan.

39h 10m

$1,418

Trip: 51 days

Based on null reviews

Malaysia Airlines

Sun., 5 Jul.

28h 45m

Fri., 31 Jul.

44h 05m

$2,875

Trip: 27 days

Based on null reviews

Singapore Airlines

Mon., 14 Sep.

22h 30m

Wed., 30 Sep.

24h 55m

$1,508

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Cathay Pacific

Sun., 29 Nov.

38h 50m

Tue., 19 Jan.

28h 00m

$1,416

Trip: 52 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon., 30 Nov.

28h 55m

Tue., 19 Jan.

39h 10m

$1,423

Trip: 51 days

Based on null reviews

Qantas Airways

Tue., 1 Sep.

17h 20m

Fri., 18 Sep.

15h 25m

$1,625

Trip: 18 days

Based on null reviews

Singapore Airlines

Mon., 14 Sep.

38h 35m

Wed., 30 Sep.

34h 40m

$1,527

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Qatar Airways

Mon., 14 Sep.

24h 15m

Wed., 30 Sep.

24h 25m

$1,711

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Book cheap flights to South Africa (One-way)

Airports

Origin

Destination

Singapore Airlines

Sun., 2 Aug.

40h 50m

$965

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri., 17 Jul.

34h 55m

$999

Based on null reviews

Virgin Australia

Sun., 2 Aug.

18h 30m

$1,041

Based on null reviews

Qantas Airways

Sun., 2 Aug.

14h 05m

$1,057

Based on null reviews

Qatar Airways

Sat., 4 Jul.

24h 20m

$1,180

Based on null reviews

Emirates

Sun., 2 Aug.

36h 15m

$1,232

Based on null reviews

Etihad Airways

Thu., 16 Jul.

49h 25m

$1,265

Based on null reviews

Malaysia Airlines

Sun., 2 Aug.

33h 10m

$1,522

Based on null reviews

Cathay Pacific

Sun., 2 Aug.

39h 35m

$1,765

Based on null reviews

Air Austral

Fri., 17 Jul.

54h 50m

$1,955

Based on null reviews

Singapore Airlines

Sun., 2 Aug.

38h 35m

$991

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun., 2 Aug.

18h 30m

$1,031

Based on null reviews

Singapore Airlines

Sun., 2 Aug.

30h 15m

$999

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun., 2 Aug.

35h 30m

$1,041

Based on null reviews

Qantas Airways

Sun., 2 Aug.

17h 00m

$1,149

Based on null reviews

British Airways

Sat., 4 Jul.

50h 55m

$2,391

Based on null reviews

Emirates

Sun., 2 Aug.

54h 00m

$1,242

Based on null reviews

Qatar Airways

Sat., 4 Jul.

24h 40m

$1,261

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sat., 4 Jul.

34h 15m

$1,049

Based on null reviews

Virgin Australia

Wed., 15 Jul.

43h 45m

$1,303

Based on null reviews

Flights to South Africa

Return flight deals:

South Africa - Australia

Cabin classes:

First

$2,817

Business

$1,483

Prem Econ

$1,047

Economy

Browse origins:

Flights »
Australia

$1,791

Adelaide

$1,433

Brisbane

$1,764

Coolangatta

$1,865

Darwin

$1,538

Launceston

$1,801

Maroochydore

$1,389

Melbourne

$1,852

Melbourne

$1,139

Newcastle

$1,304

Perth

$1,280

Sydney

Browse destinations:

$2,024

Bloemfontein

$1,305

Cape Town

$1,304

Durban

$2,006

Hoedspruit

$1,139

Johannesburg

$1,793

Phalaborwa

$1,709

Pietermaritzburg

$1,763

Port Elizabeth

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

How long is the flight to South Africa?

What is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

What are the major airports in South Africa?

Where should I fly into to explore South Africa?

Does South Africa have any local airlines?

How do I travel around South Africa on a budget?

How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

Top 5 airlines flying to South Africa

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