Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, KLM and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Canada according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Canada to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Canada to South Africa

How long is the flight from Canada to South Africa?

On average, it takes 20h 30m to fly from Canada to South Africa if you fly out of Montreal (the most popular airport in Canada) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Calgary and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 21h 25m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Canada to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Canada to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Canada to South Africa?

As of July 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Canada to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Canada to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Canada to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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15:45 - 12:10YUL-CPT

37h 25m2 stops

20:55 - 22:50CPT-YUL

32h 55m2 stops

R13 193American Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 23

14:29 - 10:20YUL-CPT

36h 51m2 stops

18:45 - 15:00CPT-YUL

51h 15m2 stops

R13 211American Airlines

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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 3

21:25 - 8:00YVR-CPT

24h 35m1 stop

18:45 - 19:15CPT-YVR

34h 30m1 stop

R14 441British Airways

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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 18

21:25 - 8:00YVR-CPT

24h 35m1 stop

20:50 - 19:15CPT-YVR

32h 25m1 stop

R14 459British Airways

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10:20 - 14:35YYZ-CPT

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24h 30m2 stops

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24h 10m2 stops

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18:50 - 15:10JNB-YUL

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21h 28m1 stop

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Delta flights from Canada to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Canada to South Africa flight tickets

Delta

Aug 25

YUL12:55Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

22h 55m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 9

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

31h 42m

2 stops

YUL21:47Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R15 724

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Jan 21

YUL9:28Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

26h 47m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 9

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

21h 14m

1 stop

YUL11:44Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R15 796

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Aug 25

YUL6:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

29h 50m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 9

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

23h 33m

1 stop

YUL13:38Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R15 956

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American Airlines

Dec 8

YUL15:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

37h 25m

2 stops

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Dec 23

CPT20:55Cape Town Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

YUL22:50Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R13 193

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American Airlines

Nov 11

YUL14:29Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

36h 51m

2 stops

CPT10:20Cape Town Intl

Dec 3

CPT18:45Cape Town Intl

51h 15m

2 stops

YUL15:00Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R13 211

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Dec 8

YUL15:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

37h 25m

2 stops

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Dec 24

CPT18:45Cape Town Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

YUL18:45Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R13 424

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MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

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Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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15:45-12:10

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

20:55-22:50

2 stops32h 55m

R13 193

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 11/11

14:29-10:20

2 stops36h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

18:45-15:00

2 stops51h 15m

R13 211

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 2/11

21:25-8:00

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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18:45-19:15

1 stop34h 30m

R14 441

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

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Vancouver Intl

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21:25-8:00

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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20:50-19:15

1 stop32h 25m

R14 459

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 3/11

10:20-14:35

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

14:35-8:05

2 stops24h 30m

R15 956

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

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10:45-13:45

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-8:45

2 stops24h 10m

R16 295

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 22/1

17:00-21:55

2 stops21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:00-12:15

2 stops29h 15m

R16 776

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YUL - JNB

YULJNB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 18/8

21:00-8:50

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

18:50-15:10

1 stop26h 20m

R17 026

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 2/9

20:00-17:10

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

20:00-16:10

2 stops26h 10m

R17 097

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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15:41-17:20

2 stops43h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

20:00-11:28

1 stop21h 28m

R17 275

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Canada to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Canada is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 277, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in January, then you should wait until May to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 830.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Canada. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R17 669. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Canada to South Africa on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around R23 037. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Canada in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R19 930 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at midday when prices are around R36 522.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R20 354 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Canada for as low as R18 898 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Canada to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Canada to South Africa flight.

Cheap Canada to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R10 572
Fastest flight time	18h 15m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Canada in the past 72 hours is R10 572. The best return flight deal from Canada to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 193.

The fastest flight from Canada to South Africa takes 18h 15m

There are no direct flights from Canada to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Vancouver Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Toronto Island Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Toronto Pearson Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Canada to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Canada to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Canada to South Africa?
As of July 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Canada to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Canada to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Canada to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Canada to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Canada to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R12 000	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 803 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 910	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 208 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R14 118	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,9 274 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 172	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 8 899 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 383 reviews	Search KLM flights

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Can I find flights from Canada to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Canada with this policy.

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