$564 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 $564 One Way, $236 Round Trip

$236 return flights and $564 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.

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Dec 3

ORD

Chicago

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,075

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 31

ORD

Chicago

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,109

Roundtrip

just found

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,109

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, May 10 - Tue, May 18

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,116

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

EWR

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,131

Roundtrip

found 13 hours ago

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 23

ORD

Chicago

CPT

Cape Town

$1,180

Roundtrip

just found

Wed, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 1

ORD

Chicago

CPT

Cape Town

$1,263

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 2

ORD

Chicago

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,279

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 28

JFK

New York

DUR

Durban

$1,320

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 4

ORD

Chicago

DUR

Durban

$1,379

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

JFK

New York

ELS

East London

$1,390

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15

JFK

New York

HDS

Hoedspruit

$1,456

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	September 25 to October 2	$236
JNB	Gqeberha	September 27 to October 3	$280
JNB	East London	September 25 to September 29	$303
JNB	Cape Town	September 26 to October 3	$313
JNB	George	September 27 to September 28	$390
CPT	East London	September 26 to October 3	$426
CPT	Hoedspruit	September 25 to October 8	$565
LHR	Johannesburg	September 25 to October 5	$730
LHR	Johannesburg	September 25 to October 5	$730
LGW	Cape Town	September 27 to October 6	$846
LHR	Cape Town	September 26 to December 10	$1,038
JFK	Cape Town	September 27 to October 13	$1,290
LGW	Johannesburg	September 25 to October 3	$1,340
JFK	Johannesburg	September 27 to October 7	$1,660
JFK	East London	September 26 to September 30	$1,670

*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

$51 nightly

$59 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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! (1,089 reviews)

"For a hotel that caters for flights arriving at all hours of the day and night the walls and doors are very thin so you can hear lots of noise from other rooms and from the corridor. There is also no lift. The bed is very small and hard and the duvet only just covers the bed. There was only one set ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 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! (484 reviews)

"The breakfast was a bit disappointing due to the renovations of the breakfast hall. Hopefully when that is finished it will improve."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$152 nightly

$178 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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! (2,051 reviews)

"If I were to ever fly back into Johannesburg, I would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2026

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The Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape

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$183 nightly

$211 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Everything was fantastic. It was conveniently."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 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

Circa On The Square Hotel

14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai Cape Town Western Cape

Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are located ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (344 reviews)

"Needs renovation"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

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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 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

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 Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are located ...

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Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

c/o Lord Roberts & Royal Roads Hermanus Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$122 nightly

$141 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Village Square and Hoy's Koppie are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (270 reviews)

"The apartment was great with partial sea views. The communication was good. However the heater in the room was not working, and we communicated this but it was not fixed. The extractor in our bathroom was not working and there was a stuffy smell from the room. Otherwise overall the place was not ..."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 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.

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$152 nightly

$178 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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! (2,051 reviews)

"If I were to ever fly back into Johannesburg, I would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng

$138 nightly

$158 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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! (1,640 reviews)

"This was one of the few hotels I’ve stayed in where my check-in was seamless. Usually there’s an issue - the room etc. Staff are phenomenal from check-in, stay, and check-out. Incredibly well run hotel - superb management. Location is excellent. Loved staying here"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Taj Cape Town

1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$151 nightly

$173 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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! (1,003 reviews)

"The customer service was amazing. I enjoy the spa, room service and other amenities. Housekeeping was great as well. This was a great stay!"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

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Sandton Sun & Towers

Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$214 nightly

$246 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...

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

$148 nightly

$174 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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! (886 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"On arrival the staff were fantastic, helpful and polite our room was spotless and the inclusive breakfast out of this world, easy parking and large pool and bar"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesberg National Park North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$376 nightly

$432 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa lodge in Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$93 nightly

$108 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 Olifantsnek Dam and Cynthiana Park are located ...

7.8/10 Good! (206 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, miniature golf, game room

Travelers say...

"I tried to check in just 15mins early and I could not. We traveled a long distance and could not be accommodated 15 minutes earlier. That was disappointing. Overall it was a good stay and the food was good. I had an amazing spa experience"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

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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

$449 nightly

$519 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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! (711 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Wowwww place amazing people amazing place"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 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.

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Compact

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4 people

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Toyota Corolla

5 people

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5 people

South Africa

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Orbitz offers large discounts on a wide range of South Africa flights. Through our easy-to-use site, you can find, plan, and reserve your desired flights to South Africa while taking advantage of the lowest fares around.

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Orbitz is dedicated to making your flight booking experience as stress-free as possible. If you need to cancel your reservation, you can do so at your own convenience by going to the Orbitz website. If you need to change your flights to South Africa to another time or date, you can contact our customer service representatives by phone, and they help you make the flight adjustments you need.

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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 $236 and $1,670 this week. Flying in from New York (JFK)? The best one-way prices started at just $564.

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.

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.

$564 Cheap flights to South Africa

Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $564 One Way, $236 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

Circa On The Square Hotel

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

Icon Luxury Apartments

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

Score Epic South Africa Accommodation Deals

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Taj Cape Town

Sandton Sun & Towers

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?

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South Africa

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