$84 Cheap flights to South Africa

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Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $84 One Way, $172 Round Trip

$172 return flights and $84 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, May 26 - Fri, May 29

JNB

Johannesburg

DUR

Durban

$172

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6

JNB

Johannesburg

BFN

Bloemfontein

$222

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 17

JNB

Johannesburg

ELS

East London

$263

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, May 19 - Sat, May 23

JNB

Johannesburg

HDS

Hoedspruit

$283

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 10

JNB

Johannesburg

CPT

Cape Town

$284

Roundtrip

just found

Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 10

JNB

Johannesburg

PLZ

Gqeberha

$288

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 18

EWR

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$999

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,017

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 4

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,174

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

EWR

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,285

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21

JFK

New York

PLZ

Gqeberha

$1,403

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 17

JFK

New York

BFN

Bloemfontein

$1,463

Roundtrip

found 19 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	May 24 to May 28	$175
JNB	Bloemfontein	May 23 to May 25	$226
CPT	Johannesburg	May 23 to May 28	$304
CPT	Gqeberha	May 22 to May 25	$306
JNB	Hoedspruit	May 24 to May 24	$310
CPT	La Mercy	May 22 to May 26	$317
JNB	Cape Town	May 24 to May 31	$331
CPT	Johannesburg	May 22 to May 24	$466
CPT	Hoedspruit	May 23 to May 24	$605
LGW	Cape Town	May 23 to May 28	$821
LHR	Johannesburg	May 23 to June 6	$1,019
LHR	Johannesburg	May 23 to June 6	$1,019
YYZ	Cape Town	May 24 to June 19	$1,263
BKK	Cape Town	May 23 to June 1	$1,320
LHR	Cape Town	May 23 to May 30	$1,405

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape

$52 nightly

$60 total

May 23 - May 24

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! (1,098 reviews)

It was near the airport. That’s the good stuff. The room smelt of cigarette smoke.

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Road Lodge Gqeberha

Boardwalk Casino and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape

$38 nightly

$44 total

May 23 - May 24

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! (477 reviews)

Did not have breakfast

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$154 nightly

$178 total

May 28 - May 29

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! (1,940 reviews)

Basic but clean safe and practical. Nice with gym and surprisingly good food. Inside airport which is super.

Reviewed on May 17, 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

$200 total

May 30 - May 31

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! (987 reviews)

Great location in V&A. wonderful outdoor space,

Reviewed on May 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.

Our Top South Africa Apartment Hotels

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 Long Street and Table ...

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Circa On The Square Hotel

14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai Cape Town Western Cape

$188 nightly

$216 total

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

$154 nightly

$178 total

May 28 - May 29

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! (1,940 reviews)

Basic but clean safe and practical. Nice with gym and surprisingly good food. Inside airport which is super.

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$113 nightly

$131 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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! (1,625 reviews)

Close to airport, free shuttle, great stop over before flight

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Taj Cape Town

1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$163 nightly

$192 total

Jun 6 - Jun 7

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! (1,005 reviews)

Everything was great- staff were welcoming and helpful. I like the location- close to the Company Gardens, museums and interesting neighborhoods, all within easy walking distance. One thing we didn’t know at first- if you want plain old brewed coffee, ask for a pot of filtered coffee 🙃

Reviewed on May 16, 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

$389 nightly

$447 total

Jun 16 - Jun 17

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! (685 reviews)

I have travelled around the world and stayed in many 5 Star hotels but The Palace at Sun City is the best I have stayed by a long shot. The building is out of this world and the Staff will treat you like royalty...You are really in a Palace...Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$119 nightly

$138 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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 ...

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesberg National Park North West

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$314 nightly

$369 total

May 24 - May 25

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! (668 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

We absolutely loved our stay at Bakubung Bush Lodge. The food was amazing, the staff were incredible, and the game drives were a real highlight of the trip. Every single member of staff was so friendly, welcoming and helpful — it genuinely felt like being part of one big family rather than staying ...

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$81 nightly

$95 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$389 nightly

$447 total

Jun 16 - Jun 17

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! (685 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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Chevrolet Spark

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Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

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Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass

5 people

South Africa

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Cheap Deals on Flights to South Africa

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Great Customer Care

We want to make your travel booking experience smooth and easy, from planning and researching South Africa flights to the actual booking. If you want to cancel your flight to South Africa, many tickets can be conveniently cancelled online. Contact our Customer Service to make changes to your air ticket.

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Much like booking with an airline directly, you can earn frequent flyer miles or points on qualified flights to South Africa with Orbitz. When completing your booking, just fill in your frequent flyer number for the airline you are flying with or for one of its available partner airlines.

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 $1,463 this week. Flying in from Johannesburg (JNB)? The best one-way prices started at just $84.

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.

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.

$84 Cheap flights to South Africa

Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $84 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

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

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Compact

Midsize

SUV

South Africa

Cheap Deals on Flights to South Africa

Travel Convenience on the Go

Great Customer Care

Miles or Points Toward Frequent Flyer Programs

Frequently asked questions

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