Cheap Flights to South Africa - Starting at $536

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Cheap flights to South Africa from $536 One Way, $121 Round Trip

$121 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.

Wed, Nov 15

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$536

One way

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Wed, Oct 18

JFK

New York

DUR

Durban

$565

One way

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Mon, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 31

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$827

Roundtrip

found 16 hours ago

Thu, Feb 22 - Fri, Mar 1

EWR

Newark

JNB

Johannesburg

$842

Roundtrip

found 3 hours ago

Sun, Oct 1

EWR

Newark

CPT

Cape Town

$886

One way

found 5 hours ago

Wed, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 16

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$910

Roundtrip

just found

Tue, Oct 17

EWR

Newark

DUR

Durban

$975

One way

found 2 hours ago

Wed, Jun 21

JFK

New York

HDS

Hoedspruit

$1,014

One way

found 18 hours ago

Sun, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 6

EWR

Newark

CPT

Cape Town

$1,020

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sat, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 23

JFK

New York

DUR

Durban

$1,075

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Oct 13

JFK

New York

BFN

Bloemfontein

$1,087

One way

found 1 day ago

Wed, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 19

JFK

New York

PLZ

Port Elizabeth

$1,119

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	June 10 to June 11	$121
JNB	George	June 11 to June 21	$144
JNB	Cape Town	June 11 to June 16	$154
CPT	East London	June 9 to June 16	$222
JNB	Pietermaritzburg	June 10 to June 12	$246
SIN	Johannesburg	June 9 to June 19	$605
LHR	Johannesburg	June 10 to June 15	$670
LHR	Johannesburg	June 10 to June 15	$670
LHR	Cape Town	June 9 to June 16	$1,017
LGW	Hoedspruit	June 10 to June 16	$1,135
JFK	Cape Town	June 11 to July 18	$1,223
JFK	Pietermaritzburg	June 9 to June 11	$2,024
JFK	George	June 10 to June 12	$2,085
EWR	Hoedspruit	June 9 to June 14	$2,202
EWR	Gqeberha	June 11 to June 24	$3,006

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape

$37

per night

Jun 8 - Jun 9

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

"The property is conveniently located close to the airport. The staff was helpful and friendly and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Very impressed. Would recommend to anyone who wants a short stay."

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Road Lodge Port Elizabeth

Boardwalk Casino and, Entertainent World Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 6013

$37

per night

Jun 12 - Jun 13

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Elizabeth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...

7.8/10 Good! (383 reviews)

Chilled

"Was there for Ironman Triathlon. Room had everything needed, clean, cleaned daily, trusted to leave everything open in the room, friendly staff. Great stay. Thanks"

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng

$90

per night

Jun 30 - Jul 1

Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

"Great place to stay. Clean and convenient."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

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The Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$124

per night

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (660 reviews)

"its the second time we've stayed at The Commodore, it's beautiful,and in a beautiful area of Cape Town . and we'll surely be back ."

Reviewed on May 2, 2023

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

Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)

Great location walking distance to everything

"Great location we could walk to long street that had all the bars and restaurants. Also the rooftop bars were close and walking distance as well. There are a lot of homeless people around. But I found that’s in every downtown area and was in the same in Johannesburg. They do not bother you and at ..."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2019

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Circa On The Square Hotel

14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$160

per night

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in our ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (340 reviews)

Nice and spacious room !

"Nice hotel, cheap and centrally located. Parking should be free though ! Nice staff !!!!"

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2020

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

47 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...

9/10 Wonderful! (532 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, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (552 reviews)

"I paid for Superior Apartment and was checked into a standard apartment which was very discouraging till I managed to realized I was in the wrong apartment, then I screamed at the management. That was very heart breaking after paying so much."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2020

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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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng

$90

per night

Jun 30 - Jul 1

Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

"Great place to stay. Clean and convenient."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$67

per night

Jun 25 - Jun 26

Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Great value

"Very convenient location close to the airport. It’s also a short Uber from Emperor’s Palace which has a casino and lots of good restaurants. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$78

per night

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

"It was nice"

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$100

per night

Jun 9 - Jun 10

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)

"Excellent hotel - nicely designed rooms, clean, and we can’t say enough good things about the staff. Only issue is it’s hard / annoying to walk to the V&A from the hotel - shuttle and Uber both worked well for us though."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

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, P O Box 3, Moses Kotane, North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$96

per night

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (711 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Friendly staff Good breakfast Good amenities."

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$238

per night

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (523 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kids club, playground, outdoor tennis courts

Travelers say...

"Amazing location, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff. We will return!"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2023

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road, Rustenburg, North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$59

per night

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rustenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the WiFi in our reviews. Popular ...

7.6/10 Good! (176 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, miniature golf, babysitting

Travelers say...

"The property has a lot of activities like golf, hiking etc...."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2022

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Sun City Resort, Moses Kotane, North West

$211

per night

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (517 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Excellent property Top of the line on every thing except: No privacy in the shower for two men traveling together Shower water extreme tempeture fluctuations Steaming hot or ice cold"

Reviewed on May 20, 2023

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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Frequently asked questions

Am I currently able to fly to South Africa?

Our Covid-19 Travel Advisor has the updates you need about current quarantine policies, travel advice and other crucial information for your flight to South Africa.

If I am not able to travel because of COVID-19, can I change or cancel?

You’ll find the answers to your questions on our Customer Service Portal. While many airlines make allowances for changes due to COVID-19, double-check the terms and conditions of your chosen carrier before booking.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Take a look at the deals from the 11 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 $121 and $3,006 this week. Flying in from New York (JFK)? The best one-way prices started at just $536.

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.

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.

Flights to South Africa Starting at $536

Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $536 One Way, $121 Round Trip

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Port Elizabeth

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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The Commodore Hotel

Our Top South Africa Apartment Hotels

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

Circa On The Square Hotel

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Family Friendly Hotels in South Africa

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort

Bakubung Bush Lodge

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

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