Which airlines offer direct flights to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, South African Airways, Garuda Indonesia, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Virgin Australia, Asiana Airlines and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct to South Africa.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently June.

Can I get a direct flight to South Africa?

Yes – some airlines fly direct to South Africa. You'll most likely fly non-stop to Johannesburg.

How much are return flights to South Africa?

The best price we found for a return flight to South Africa is $986. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly into is Johannesburg; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Africa?

The cheapest airport in South Africa is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – we've found flights from $986 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to South Africa on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to South Africa is Friday, 7 June 2024 , – to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.

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Cheapest flight ticket found	$986
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	10 hrs, 39 mins
Possible destinations	30
Most popular airline	Singapore Airlines
Average flights per week	52

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Johannesburg.$986 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Jun, returning Mon, 17 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Singapore Changi on Fri, 7 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 17 Jun, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $986, select.

Cape Town.$1,092 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 May, returning Mon, 20 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Singapore Changi on Wed, 15 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 20 May, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,092, select.

Durban.$1,169 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 May, returning Mon, 3 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 28 May, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Mon, 3 Jun, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,169, select.

East London.$1,212 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 May, returning Mon, 3 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 28 May, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from East London on Mon, 3 Jun, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,212, select.

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Frequently asked questions

: Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, South African Airways, Garuda Indonesia, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Virgin Australia, Asiana Airlines and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct to South Africa.
: We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently June.
: Yes – some airlines fly direct to South Africa. You'll most likely fly non-stop to Johannesburg.
: The best price we found for a return flight to South Africa is $986. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest city to fly into is Johannesburg; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
: The cheapest airport in South Africa is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – we've found flights from $986.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to South Africa is Friday, 7 June 2024, – to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to South Africa

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Simply hit 'search'. From Singapore Airlines to international carriers like Emirates, we've compared flight tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to South Africa to find the cheapest flights. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.@

Be flexible with your dates to find the best air ticket price for your South Africa flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to South Africa from your chosen departure city/airport.

Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your cheap flights to South Africa by creating an alert. Whenever fares go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight deal.

Fly direct. Only interested in direct flights to South Africa? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct South Africa flights available, these will appear in the results.

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Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for South Africa flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save on your next trip.

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