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Cheap flights to South Africa from $513 One Way, $124 Round Trip

$124 return flights and $513 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.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyJanuary 25 to January 31$124
JNBBloemfonteinJanuary 24 to January 26$183
JNBCape TownJanuary 25 to January 26$207
JNBGeorgeJanuary 23 to January 25$212
JNBGqeberhaJanuary 24 to January 26$226
JNBHoedspruitJanuary 23 to January 25$238
CPTGqeberhaJanuary 23 to February 5$326
JNBEast LondonJanuary 24 to January 24$332
CPTHoedspruitJanuary 24 to January 26$386
LHRJohannesburgJanuary 25 to February 10$669
LHRJohannesburgJanuary 25 to February 10$669
LGWCape TownJanuary 24 to January 28$744
LHRCape TownJanuary 25 to January 29$929
YYZCape TownJanuary 25 to February 8$953
BKKCape TownJanuary 25 to February 8$1,183
*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

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
$60 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$69 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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! (1,057 reviews)
Great hotel very near airport

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Road Lodge Gqeberha

Road Lodge Gqeberha

1 out of 5
Boardwalk Casino and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
$41 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$48 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (464 reviews)
Yes ! We enjoyed out stay. Room was clean and all the staff was very very friendly. I will most definitely visit again.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
$139 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$161 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,859 reviews)
Would recommend for overnight stay in Jo’berg. Hotel is part of the airport and is a 5 min walk. You do not need to organise a transfer to the hotel. Just follow the signs from Arrivals. Room was large and clean. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Nice outdoor pool area with well priced food and ...

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel

4 out of 5
Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$224 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$259 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (923 reviews)
Great place to stay with an amazing proximity to activities. Amazing sights from balcony and great staff 24/7

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

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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.

Our Top South Africa Apartment Hotels

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

4 out of 5
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 Long Street and Table ...
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

Circa On The Square Hotel

4 out of 5
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
Needs renovation

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

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Cape Royale Luxury Suites

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

4 out of 5
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 ...
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

Icon Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
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 ...
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

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
$139 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$161 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,859 reviews)
Would recommend for overnight stay in Jo’berg. Hotel is part of the airport and is a 5 min walk. You do not need to organise a transfer to the hotel. Just follow the signs from Arrivals. Room was large and clean. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Nice outdoor pool area with well priced food and ...

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park GP
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$127 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,648 reviews)
Easy to find shuttle took us right away to the hotel checked easy, good dinner and breakfast. Easy shuttle to airport and help getting checked in for next flight out next day. Very professional staff, convent and very comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
24 Alfred Street, V& A Waterfront Cape Town Western Cape
Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (316 reviews)
We found everything well organised staff were super friendly the use of being able to leave luggage was also a benefit. There is nothing that I could think of that was not catered also accessibility of the waterfront

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape
$221 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$254 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

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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.

Family Friendly Hotels in South Africa

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort
Great for families

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort

3 out of 5
Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg Moses Kotane North West
$169 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$195 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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! (835 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
All great thanks! - one suggestion I'd like to make Proof of room residence print out is fine to be paper - but if you simply laminate it / get laminate machine perhaps - then people can keep it in their pocket for swimming / valley of waves access. no need for constant reprints Not sure you have ...

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Bakubung Bush Lodge
Great for families

Bakubung Bush Lodge

4 out of 5
Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesberg National Park North West
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$370 nightly
The price is $429 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$429 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The restaurant staff was extremely friendly, food was great and a huge variety too. The game drives were also great. Very family oriented place, amazing playground for the little one and pool facilities

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg
Great for families

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

4 out of 5
R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West
$90 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$104 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (205 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
Great for families

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West
$458 nightly
The price is $528 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$528 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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! (665 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Excellent service Room was always spotless

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Opens in a new windowThe Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
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

Which airlines fly to South Africa?
Take a look at the deals from the 12 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 $124 and $1,183 this week. Flying in from New York (JFK)? The best one-way prices started at just $513.
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.

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