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Cheap flights to South Africa from $521 One Way, $695 Round Trip

$695 return flights and $521 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.

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

2 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is $38 per night from May 18 to May 19
$38
per night
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Remote but convenient"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Road Lodge Gqeberha

Road Lodge Gqeberha

1 out of 5
Boardwalk Casino and, Entertainent World Marine Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape
The price is $36 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$36
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World and Lighthouses ...
8/10 Very Good! (417 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, clean showers and toilet. Keep it up."

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Road Lodge Gqeberha
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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is $79 per night from May 12 to May 13
$79
per night
May 12 - May 13
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,141 reviews)
"Proximity to airport"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel

4 out of 5
Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $147 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$147
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (738 reviews)
"Great hotel and excellent location"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

The Commodore Hotel
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
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Cruise ...
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

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel
Circa On The Square Hotel

Circa On The Square Hotel

4 out of 5
14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $171 per night from May 25 to May 26
$171
per night
May 25 - May 26
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street are ...
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

Circa On The Square Hotel
Cape Royale Luxury Suites

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

4 out of 5
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 Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium ...
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

Cape Royale Luxury Suites
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Icon Luxury Apartments

Icon Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
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

Icon Luxury Apartments
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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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $75 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$75
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good stay close to the airport"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is $79 per night from May 12 to May 13
$79
per night
May 12 - May 13
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,141 reviews)
"Proximity to airport"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort, Moses Kotane, North West
The price is $263 per night from May 14 to May 15
$263
per night
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions The Valley of Waves and The Gary Player ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
"The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever been to"

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $159 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$159
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful property with luxury at its best. MAJESTIC table mountain view from the 15th floor balcony was one of the best experiences. Breakfast buffet was extravagant with various indian cuisine options."

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Taj Cape Town
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, P O Box 3, Moses Kotane, North West
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $109 per night from May 1 to May 2
$109
per night
May 1 - May 2
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 helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (755 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Big room, fun places and nice dining areas/restaurant"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort
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
The price is $275 per night from May 5 to May 6
$275
per night
May 5 - May 6
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! (578 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"We enjoyed the experience of sleeping so close to the animals. Game drives were exciting and very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed having Chu-Chu as our ranger on 2 of the drives. Thank you to all the amazing staff at Bakubang for making this such a delightful experience. We will be back!"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2024

Bakubung Bush Lodge
ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg
Great for families

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

4 out of 5
R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road, Rustenburg, North West
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $60 per night from May 24 to May 25
$60
per night
May 24 - May 25
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rustenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Waterfall Mall and Ten Flags Theme Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (192 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, miniature golf, game room

Travelers say...
"We enjoyed our stay the place is beautiful pity i was a bit dissapointed with the cleanliness of our room on our arrival and the blocked drain.our room didnt have the microwave as per the advertisement,but overall beautiful place ,staff is very friendly."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg
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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
The price is $263 per night from May 14 to May 15
$263
per night
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions The Valley of Waves and The Gary Player ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever been to"

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

The 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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South Africa

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Orbitz understands that your travel plans may change. That’s why we make it simple to cancel your ticket for South Africa flights if necessary. All you have to do is contact the Orbitz Customer Service department to adjust your travel plans after booking. When you’re ready book your trip, just do a fresh search for the perfect flights to South Africa again.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to South Africa?
Take a look at the deals from the 30 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 $695 and $1,364 this week. Flying in from New York (JFK)? The best one-way prices started at just $521.
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.