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Cheap flights to South Africa from $90 One Way, $185 Round Trip

$185 return flights and $90 one-way flights to South Africa were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJune 7 to June 18$185
JNBGqeberhaJune 6 to June 7$290
JNBCape TownJune 6 to June 7$302
JNBEast LondonJune 6 to June 8$309
JNBHoedspruitJune 7 to June 11$336
JNBBloemfonteinJune 7 to June 21$350
CPTJohannesburgJune 7 to June 8$457
CPTHoedspruitJune 6 to June 7$618
FCOJohannesburgJune 6 to June 18$761
LHRJohannesburgJune 6 to July 19$770
FCOCape TownJune 6 to June 21$921
SINCape TownJune 7 to June 21$973
LHRCape TownJune 7 to June 11$1,073
LHRCape TownJune 7 to June 11$1,073
LGWLa MercyJune 7 to June 17$1,320
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic South Africa Accommodation Deals

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$61 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,094 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying over, as our flight was very early the next day. I was impressed with the room, as everything was clean. Thank you, and next time we will stay over again!"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Road Lodge Gqeberha

Road Lodge Gqeberha

1 out of 5
Boardwalk Casino and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
$44 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$51 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (478 reviews)
"Did not have breakfast"

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

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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 Kempton Park Gauteng
$157 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$182 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,955 reviews)
"Extremely helpful staff, restaurant did not rush us to get out of it when it was closing down. Didn’t fly in until late and they were extremely accommodating. Food was dynamite."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel

4 out of 5
Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$153 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$179 total
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
"Friendly staff,"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

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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.

Our Top South Africa Apartment Hotels

Apartments at Mandela Rhodes Place

Apartments at Mandela Rhodes Place

4 out of 5
Corner of Wale and Burg Streets, / Cape Town WC
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Table Mountain and ...
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Circa On The Square Hotel

Circa On The Square Hotel

4 out of 5
14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai Cape Town Western Cape
$176 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$205 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (344 reviews)
"Needs renovation"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

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Cape Royale Luxury Suites

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

4 out of 5
47 Main Road, Green Point Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"The couch, carpet and chair in the lounge were filthy. The place also smelled like it was standing closed for months. We kept the door open constantly for fresh air. The bathrooms can also do with extractor fans. Coffee machine missing, as well as docking station, but there was a used (dirty) espresso ..."

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2020

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Icon Luxury Apartments

Icon Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
36 Lower Long Street, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape
Stay at this apartment in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located ...
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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.

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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 Kempton Park Gauteng
$157 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$182 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,955 reviews)
"Extremely helpful staff, restaurant did not rush us to get out of it when it was closing down. Didn’t fly in until late and they were extremely accommodating. Food was dynamite."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$137 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$162 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Staying on the Executive Floor is the only way to go. You are pampered from the moment you arrive. On arrival you can wait in the club having breakfast and other refreshments until your room is ready. Each evening from 5:00-7:00 there is happy hour with a buffet of interesting canapés that vary throughout ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$130 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"Staff were ALL super helpful, friendly and professional. I felt the staff really represented the hotel well. Check-in was easy and relatively quick. I used the gym and it was extremely clean, in good working order and water and towels were available. The gym is a good size for a hotel gym. The hotel ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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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
$397 nightly
The price is $457 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$457 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (686 reviews)
"I have travelled around the world and stayed in many 5 Star hotels but The Palace at Sun City is the best I have stayed by a long shot. The building is out of this world and the Staff will treat you like royalty...You are really in a Palace...Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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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.

Family Friendly Hotels in South Africa

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort
Great for families

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort

3 out of 5
Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg Moses Kotane North West
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$114 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$133 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (874 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, free waterpark access, kids club, playground

Travelers say...
"Sun city Cabanas far exceeded our expectations. Great value for money with a superb buffet, cooked breakfast included. Rooms were nice and grounds immaculate. Activities available were very good and just a walk around golf course on paths was beautiful. Dorah at concierge before and during visit ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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Bakubung Bush Lodge
Great for families

Bakubung Bush Lodge

4 out of 5
Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesberg National Park North West
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$373 nightly
The price is $429 total per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$429 total
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in Bojanala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions The ...
9/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kids club, playground, cribs

Travelers say...
"We had an amazing stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. The lodge itself was very clean, well maintained and had such a great atmosphere throughout. The safari experience was absolutely unforgettable ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

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ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg
Great for families

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

4 out of 5
R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$97 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Rustenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cynthiana Park and Ster-Kinekor Rustenburg ...
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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
Great for families

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West
$397 nightly
The price is $457 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$457 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (686 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, free waterpark access, kids club, playground

Travelers say...
"I have travelled around the world and stayed in many 5 Star hotels but The Palace at Sun City is the best I have stayed by a long shot. The building is out of this world and the Staff will treat you like royalty...You are really in a Palace...Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

Opens in a new windowThe 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.

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South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to South Africa?
Take a look at the deals from the 24 airlines that offer flights to South Africa. Whether you'd love to live it up in the pointy end of the plane or save money in economy, there'll be a seat for you. Jet off to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) with one of these top carriers:

  • Airlink - 647 flights to South Africa per month
  • Safair - 141 flights to South Africa per month
  • Fastjet Zimbabwe - 140 flights to South Africa per month

How much is a flight to South Africa?
Travelers from near and far landed round-trip flight bargains ranging between $185 and $1,470 this week. Flying in from Johannesburg (JNB)? The best one-way prices started at just $90.
How to book the cheapest flight to South Africa?
With some of the most incredible flight deals around, you'll always jet for less with Orbitz. The following hints and tips will help you score cheap flights to South Africa — and leave you with more cash to splash:

  • Consider departing from or arriving at nearby airports to increase your savings. Enter your preferred departure and arrival points in the form fields, then select the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list your options, if any.
  • If you're flexible with when you take off, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option. You'll see the flight deals for the days before and after your chosen departure. Fares often vary depending on the day of the week.
  • You can also hit the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even pick the time of day you'd like to fly.
  • If you've sorted your travel dates, don't waste time booking your flight. Airfares usually increase as the departure date nears.
  • Consider bundling your hotels, flights and car rentals with Orbitz — the more you book, the more you save.
  • Don't travel during the busy season if possible. By steering clear of summer and school vacations, you can save loads on your airfares.

What is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?
If you can, book your flights to South Africa in January. This is the best month to score low airfares, closely followed by February and August. With a little organizing, you're guaranteed to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to South Africa?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Generally, these are the cheapest days to purchase fares to South Africa. The vacation of your dreams starts with an incredible flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to South Africa?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, you ought to kick off your vacation on a Monday to score cheap flights to South Africa. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday costs the most. So, leave early in the week if you want to score a wallet-friendly fare and stretch your travel budget.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?
We won't keep you guessing — based on Orbitz data, August is generally the cheapest month to fly. Perfect for those who want a weekend getaway or just an escape from it all before the weather turns. Be aware that the costliest time to fly is in the middle of summer, with fares at their highest in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
We know that plans change and flexibility is important. That's why you can search for flights that have free cancellation and no change fees on Orbitz. Simply click on "Filter by flexible change policies" and we'll find you fares with more flexibility than candy on a dashboard in summer!
What do I need for the flight to South Africa?
Any lengthy flight can seem daunting, but it's nothing a little preparation can't solve. We've put together our top tips and tricks to ensure your journey is as stress-free as possible:

  • In all cases you'll need to show proof of identification. How much? This depends on which airport you fly from. When booking your flight tickets, we suggest to put down the same name, birth date and gender as indicated on your government-issued ID.
  • If you're jetting directly to South Africa, chances are you'll be airborne for quite some time. Bring enough snacks and things to keep you occupied. Now is a terrific time to get stuck into that book you haven't read yet!
  • Long-haul voyages are known to get very cold, especially if you're flying overnight. If you'd rather not shiver in your seat, pack a warm layer and some thick socks.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to South Africa?
Smart travelers have a knack for finding business or first-class airfares to South Africa without the eye-watering price tag. Take their lead with these helpful tips:

  • Flexibility is essential. By being open to a range of travel dates, you'll have more chances of finding a deal on business or first-class airfares.
  • Low-cost airlines offer first or business-class seats at a fraction of the normal price. Give the full-service carriers a miss and fly with one these cheaper options.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you offer a price for a seat up the front. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a rewards program.

What is the best time to go to South Africa?
August, September and October are the most popular months to visit South Africa. If an average daily high of 65 ºF sounds attractive, purchase your seats for the beginning of summer — December 1. Many vacationers favor this time of year for its warmer weather. In the evening, the average temperature drops to 50 ºF.
Travel tips for South Africa

  • The possibilities for a great time in South Africa are almost endless — and Market is just one place you'll find it. Book a car rental, work out how to get to this popular attraction and then hit the highway!
  • Cape Town offers lots of incredible experiences and is a wonderful place to kick off your trip. Whether your scene is art, cafés, restaurants or something else, this city will keep you on the go.

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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