$88 Cheap flights to South Africa

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Cheap flights to South Africa from $88 One Way, $172 Round Trip

$172 return flights and $88 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, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 3

CPT

Cape Town

DUR

Durban

$172

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19

CPT

Cape Town

JNB

Johannesburg

$204

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2

CPT

Cape Town

DUR

Durban

$240

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 16

CPT

Cape Town

JNB

Johannesburg

$241

Roundtrip

found 3 hours ago

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

CPT

Cape Town

PLZ

Gqeberha

$286

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sat, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 16

CPT

Cape Town

GRJ

George

$289

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

SEA

Seattle

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,167

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 24

SEA

Seattle

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,350

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

SEA

Seattle

CPT

Cape Town

$1,370

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 22

PAE

Seattle

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,394

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 22

PAE

Seattle

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,405

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 27

SEA

Seattle

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,472

Roundtrip

found 13 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	August 22 to September 3	$186
JNB	Bloemfontein	August 22 to August 29	$207
CPT	La Mercy	August 22 to August 25	$227
JNB	Cape Town	August 23 to August 27	$263
JNB	Gqeberha	August 23 to August 27	$274
JNB	George	August 21 to August 24	$290
CPT	Johannesburg	August 21 to August 24	$436
FCO	Johannesburg	August 21 to August 24	$1,045
LHR	Cape Town	August 23 to September 8	$1,081
LHR	Cape Town	August 23 to September 8	$1,081
EWR	Johannesburg	August 23 to August 27	$1,131
LHR	Johannesburg	August 23 to August 29	$1,258
LHR	Johannesburg	August 23 to August 29	$1,258
FCO	Cape Town	August 23 to August 28	$1,269
JFK	La Mercy	August 22 to August 30	$1,862

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape

$51 nightly

$60 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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! (1,092 reviews)

"great staff"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 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! (483 reviews)

"The Receptionist was welcoming and Professional her is Babalwa, the Room very clean and tidy, The Breakfast was awesome😋😋😋 would love to stay there on next vacation."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$150 nightly

$173 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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! (2,028 reviews)

"Use the second floor crossover to get from the airport to the hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

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The Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$156 nightly

$183 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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! (1,000 reviews)

"Clean room, faced street - some street noise in morning"

Reviewed on Aug 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.

Our Top South Africa Apartment Hotels

Apartments at Mandela Rhodes Place

Corner of Wale and Burg Streets, / Cape Town WC

$89 nightly

$102 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Total with taxes and fees

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 Table ...

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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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

$150 nightly

$173 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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! (2,028 reviews)

"Use the second floor crossover to get from the airport to the hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$129 nightly

$148 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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! (1,633 reviews)

"Excellent stay. Recommended!"

Reviewed on Aug 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

$341 nightly

$401 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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! (701 reviews)

"Fantastic resort Luxury accommodation First class food"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

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Taj Cape Town

1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$157 nightly

$180 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 ...

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

$146 total

per night

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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! (880 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"We enjoyed our stay at The Cabanas."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesberg National Park North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$400 total

per night

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (684 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Such a wonderful Property Out suite was beautiful and had a great view The only drawback was no heat on the pool"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$96 total

per night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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 ...

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

$401 total

per night

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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! (701 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Fantastic resort Luxury accommodation First class food"

Reviewed on Aug 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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Economy

Chevrolet Spark

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass

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 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 $172 and $1,862 this week. Flying in from Cape Town (CPT)? The best one-way prices started at just $88.

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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$88 Cheap flights to South Africa

Top places to visit in South Africa

Knysna

Cheap flights to South Africa from $88 One Way, $172 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

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Taj Cape Town

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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