$536 Cheap flights to South Africa

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Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $536 One Way, $202 Round Trip

$202 return flights and $536 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, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 9

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,015

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 1

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,022

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 22

EWR

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,022

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Mon, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 26

EWR

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,122

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,123

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 9

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,145

Roundtrip

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Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,150

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 19

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,160

Roundtrip

found 22 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	Bloemfontein	April 24 to April 26	$202
JNB	La Mercy	April 25 to April 29	$212
JNB	Gqeberha	April 25 to May 1	$292
CPT	La Mercy	April 25 to April 26	$349
JNB	Cape Town	April 25 to April 28	$367
JNB	George	April 25 to May 2	$462
STN	Johannesburg	April 24 to April 28	$556
LGW	Cape Town	April 25 to May 3	$932
LHR	Johannesburg	April 25 to May 30	$961
SIN	Cape Town	April 26 to May 11	$1,017
BKK	Cape Town	April 24 to April 28	$1,068
JFK	Johannesburg	April 25 to May 3	$1,116
LHR	Cape Town	April 26 to May 4	$1,156
JFK	La Mercy	April 26 to May 12	$1,430
LGW	Johannesburg	April 24 to April 28	$1,870

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape

$53 nightly

$61 total

May 9 - May 10

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! (1,086 reviews)

None. All as advised. Staff efficient snd very pleasant

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Road Lodge Gqeberha

Boardwalk Casino and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape

$39 nightly

$45 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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! (473 reviews)

Comfortable room with air conditioning, large bed and good shower. Loved the location being so close to Kings Beach. Secured car park. Only a short drive to restaurants nearby.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$151 nightly

$176 total

Apr 25 - Apr 26

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! (1,907 reviews)

For 210 dollar you get a room with no breakfast.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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The Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$172 nightly

$201 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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! (980 reviews)

We were very happy with our stay at the Commodore and would recommend it highly. Before our stay, I was concerned about location, but it’s a very easy walk and safe walk to the V&A waterfront. The breakfast was excellent. The actual dining room while we were there was closed for a few days as they ...

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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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Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

Corner of Burg & Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape

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

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 Long Street and Table Mountain 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 Long Street and Table Mountain are located ...

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 Table Mountain are located ...

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$151 nightly

$176 total

Apr 25 - Apr 26

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! (1,907 reviews)

For 210 dollar you get a room with no breakfast.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$119 nightly

$137 total

May 11 - May 12

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! (1,623 reviews)

The staff was very helpful and friendly

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Taj Cape Town

1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$178 nightly

$207 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)

My arranged hotel transfer was not present on my arrival. After a call to the hotel and 15 min I was enroute to the hotel. As I was on an early morning flight - I used the spa showers to freshen up. They told me they’d message me in wats app when my room was ready. No messages and back to hotel at ...

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West

$351 nightly

$407 total

May 11 - May 12

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. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Honeymoon – Made Exceptional by Sherly Our honeymoon at The Palace of the Lost City was extraordinary, but what truly made it unforgettable was the incredible care and dedication of one staff member: Sherly. From the moment we arrived she went far beyond what we expected. Knowing ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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

$123 nightly

$143 total

May 11 - May 12

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! (862 reviews)

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

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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesberg National Park North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$322 nightly

$378 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (658 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Food isn't good, very high in fat, carbs and sugar. No healthy options asides from salad which it doesn't really count. They have a ton of staff but they aren't customer service focus more like out to lunch. Nobody greets you or even look at you, they avoid eye contact. Definitely didn't feel welcome. ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$84 nightly

$98 total

Apr 30 - May 1

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

Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West

$351 nightly

$407 total

May 11 - May 12

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. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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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4 people

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5 people

South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Take a look at the deals from the 15 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 $202 and $1,870 this week. Flying in from New York (JFK)? The best one-way prices started at just $536.

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If you've sorted your travel dates, don't waste time booking your flight. Airfares usually increase as the departure date nears.
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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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$536 Cheap flights to South Africa

Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $536 One Way, $202 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

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

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

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Taj Cape Town

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

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

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South Africa

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