$54 Cheap flights to South Africa

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Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which includes a lake or waterhole

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $54 One Way, $137 Round Trip

$137 return flights and $54 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.

Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 19

JNB

Johannesburg

DUR

Durban

$137

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26

JNB

Johannesburg

DUR

Durban

$138

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30

JNB

Johannesburg

CPT

Cape Town

$146

Roundtrip

found 20 hours ago

Wed, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 10

JNB

Johannesburg

DUR

Durban

$146

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 1

JNB

Johannesburg

GRJ

George

$153

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 12

JNB

Johannesburg

ELS

East London

$159

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 10

JFK

New York

JNB

Johannesburg

$907

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 16

IAH

Houston

JNB

Johannesburg

$1,013

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22

JFK

New York

CPT

Cape Town

$1,026

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 20

IAH

Houston

CPT

Cape Town

$1,059

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 17

IAH

Houston

DUR

Durban

$1,142

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 8

JFK

New York

DUR

Durban

$1,160

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
JNB	La Mercy	May 9 to June 3	$160
CPT	La Mercy	May 9 to May 13	$172
JNB	George	May 9 to May 22	$196
CPT	Johannesburg	May 9 to May 20	$200
JNB	Cape Town	May 10 to May 11	$211
JNB	Hoedspruit	May 10 to May 17	$230
CPT	Bloemfontein	May 9 to May 12	$258
CPT	George	May 10 to May 17	$258
CPT	Hoedspruit	May 10 to May 12	$496
SIN	Johannesburg	May 9 to May 22	$717
LHR	Johannesburg	May 11 to May 14	$744
JFK	Johannesburg	May 10 to May 26	$1,013
YYZ	Cape Town	May 10 to May 23	$1,029
JFK	Cape Town	May 10 to May 21	$1,098
JFK	Cape Town	May 10 to May 21	$1,098

*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

$69

includes taxes & fees

$60 per night

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,018 reviews)

"Friendly staff, great service, convenient location for the airport."

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

Road Lodge Gqeberha

Boardwalk Casino and, Entertainent World Marine Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape

$50

includes taxes & fees

$43 per night

May 25 - May 26

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! (451 reviews)

Ironman

"Perfect place to stay when competing in the Iron Man championships. It was right across the street from the race start and both transitions. They even opened up the buffet breakfast at 4 AM to accommodate the racers and their. The spa wasn’t very nice and the restaurant was pretty good"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$154

includes taxes & fees

$134 per night

May 20 - May 21

Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,625 reviews)

"the best access from the airport"

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

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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

$207

includes taxes & fees

$180 per night

May 20 - May 21

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 helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (859 reviews)

"The Commodore was a great hotel with easy access to the V&A Waterfront. Amazing location. Great staff. Nice pool area. Our room was a suite - light and airy with a nice balcony and view towards Table Mountain."

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

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 (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Cape ...

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

$110

includes taxes & fees

$95 per night

May 8 - May 9

Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)

"Needs renovation"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

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

Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town Cruise ...

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

Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Cruise Terminal ...

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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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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

$154

includes taxes & fees

$134 per night

May 20 - May 21

Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,625 reviews)

"the best access from the airport"

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$141

includes taxes & fees

$123 per night

May 16 - May 17

Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)

"The room is very small. No space for two open suitcases. Bathroom akward with swinging door that stops at toilet. Lots of hot water. I dont like restaurants with a set price regardless of whether you want buffet or a la carte. Distance to wharf is longer than we expected. Absolutely no view."

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape

$174

includes taxes & fees

$151 per night

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Stay at this 4-star 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! (563 reviews)

"Thank you"

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

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Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$70

includes taxes & fees

$61 per night

May 16 - May 17

Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (255 reviews)

"One of the most beautiful hotel in the city,"

Reviewed on May 1, 2025

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

$140

includes taxes & fees

$122 per night

May 19 - May 20

Stay at this 3-star 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! (809 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Overall the stay was very relaxing but there was a problem with check in that really wasnt resolved. It was great to walk arouls and the shuttle was very convenient. Its a shame they dont stay open later at night fors around the pool area."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$328

includes taxes & fees

$285 per night

May 7 - May 8

Stay at this 4-star 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! (612 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"We lived the game drives and saw a lot of animals"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road, Rustenburg, North West

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$103

includes taxes & fees

$89 per night

May 15 - May 16

Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rustenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cynthiana Park and Waterfall Mall are located ...

7.8/10 Good! (202 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"It was our family's second time at ANEW RESORT Hunters Rest, and it outdid the first time which was great! Again, we had a family birthday being celebrated, and we were greeted by Thabang at reception with a message from the staff. That was followed by a cake and a written greeting card upon arrival ..."

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Sun City Resort, Moses Kotane, North West

$372

includes taxes & fees

$323 per night

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Stay at this 5-star 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! (617 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"This property is simply exceptional. The level of service is second to none. The staff are friendly and helpful and very welcoming. Fabulous rooms. Amazing amenities. Food was sublime."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

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 or similar

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

4 people

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5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

5 people

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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 $137 and $1,160 this week. Flying in from Johannesburg (JNB)? The best one-way prices started at just $54.

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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$54 Cheap flights to South Africa

Top places to visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cheap flights to South Africa from $54 One Way, $137 Round Trip

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

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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

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

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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Compact

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