$61 Cheap flights to South Africa

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Top places to visit in South Africa

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Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $61 One Way, $117 Round Trip

$117 return flights and $61 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.

Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Apr 29

CPT

Cape Town

JNB

Johannesburg

$117

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26

CPT

Cape Town

DUR

Durban

$135

Roundtrip

found 12 hours ago

Fri, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 13

CPT

Cape Town

PLZ

Gqeberha

$275

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 10

CPT

Cape Town

ELS

East London

$277

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 26

CPT

Cape Town

GRJ

George

$280

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

CPT

Cape Town

BFN

Bloemfontein

$325

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 16

ATL

Atlanta

JNB

Johannesburg

$987

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 21

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,069

Roundtrip

found 14 hours ago

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,162

Roundtrip

found 14 hours ago

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30

ATL

Atlanta

CPT

Cape Town

$1,263

Roundtrip

just found

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 23

JFK

New York

PLZ

Gqeberha

$1,270

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

ATL

Atlanta

DUR

Durban

$1,376

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	July 19 to July 25	$169
CPT	La Mercy	July 19 to July 24	$220
JNB	Gqeberha	July 17 to July 19	$242
JNB	Cape Town	July 18 to July 20	$255
JNB	George	July 19 to July 25	$262
CPT	Gqeberha	July 19 to July 23	$281
JNB	Hoedspruit	July 17 to July 19	$379
CPT	Hoedspruit	July 18 to July 23	$462
LHR	Johannesburg	July 19 to July 23	$1,036
LHR	Johannesburg	July 19 to July 23	$1,036
FCO	La Mercy	July 17 to July 24	$1,166
FCO	Cape Town	July 19 to August 5	$1,206
LHR	Cape Town	July 19 to July 23	$1,399
LHR	Cape Town	July 19 to July 23	$1,399
JFK	La Mercy	July 19 to July 23	$1,976

*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

Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape

$53 nightly

$61 total

Jul 18 - Jul 19

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! (1,082 reviews)

"Its a very basic hotel, small bed and bathroom with only 2 towels and some basic soap. The double bed is very small….The pictures on the website are not reflecting reality. Everything looks bigger and nicer. The reception, hall way, room,. everything looks basic, not really inviting. In overall it ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Road Lodge Gqeberha

Boardwalk Casino and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape

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! (481 reviews)

"I wish hotels would be honest and let you know upfront that they are having renovations done! And then be mindful about placing guests as far from the work as possible rather than right on top of it. Road lodges also seem to have made it their mission to find the hardest most uncomfortable beds but ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng

$143 nightly

$168 total

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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! (2,008 reviews)

"Yes."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

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The Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$143 nightly

$169 total

Aug 8 - Aug 9

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! (999 reviews)

"staff resepson not good Adel"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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

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 Long Street and Cape ...

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Circa On The Square Hotel

14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai Cape Town Western Cape

$186 nightly

$215 total

Aug 7 - Aug 8

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

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

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 Cape Town Stadium and Long Street 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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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

Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng

$143 nightly

$168 total

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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! (2,008 reviews)

"Yes."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$394 nightly

$453 total

Jul 15 - Jul 16

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! (693 reviews)

"Amazing stay. Will surely come in summers. Winters is NOT ideal for this resort"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Taj Cape Town

1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$148 nightly

$170 total

Jul 18 - Jul 19

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! (1,007 reviews)

"Great hotel. Great location for CBD. Staff always wonderful, room was lovely and I got upgraded to a Mountain View which is awesome. The J Wellness spa on site is fantastic too."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$124 nightly

$142 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

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! (1,639 reviews)

"Overall a good stay but 2 points to raise (which i have via a separate feedback form): 1) there were loose wires hanging out of the bedside lamp - really unsafe, esp with children in the room 2) we ordered an early take away breakfast given a very early flight, clearly giving dietary requirements ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

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

Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg Moses Kotane North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$141 nightly

$163 total

Jul 21 - Jul 22

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 ...

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesberg National Park North West

$356 nightly

$411 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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! (678 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Was here 25 years ago it was fantastic, the experience this time didn't quite live up to expectations. But still enjoyable."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 nightly

$102 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total with taxes and fees

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$394 nightly

$453 total

Jul 15 - Jul 16

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! (693 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Amazing stay. Will surely come in summers. Winters is NOT ideal for this resort"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass

5 people

South Africa

Traveling to South Africa and need a cheap flight? Orbitz has great deals on flights to South Africa right now. Plus, we offer big discounts on hotel rooms and car rentals for a great money-saving trip.

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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 $117 and $1,976 this week. Flying in from Cape Town (CPT)? The best one-way prices started at just $61.

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.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

$61 Cheap flights to South Africa

Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $61 One Way, $117 Round Trip

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic South Africa Accommodation Deals

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Gqeberha

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

The Commodore Hotel

Our Top South Africa Apartment Hotels

Apartments at Mandela Rhodes Place

Circa On The Square Hotel

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

Icon Luxury Apartments

Score Epic South Africa Accommodation Deals

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Taj Cape Town

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Family Friendly Hotels in South Africa

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort

Bakubung Bush Lodge

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Compact

Midsize

SUV

South Africa

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