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Cheap flights to South Africa from R1 229

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to South Africa departing on 21/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Recent flights found to popular cities in South Africa

Find flights to these popular cities in South Africa from your nearest airport.
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1h 45m
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1h 30m
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1h 35m
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South Africa flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your South Africa flight to craft the best travel plan

What is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to South Africa are:
R633 per person with Lift
R644 per person with FlySafair
R660 per person with South African
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What are the most popular cities to visit in South Africa?

For momondo users, the most popular city in South Africa is Johannesburg, which is visited about 40% more often than any other city in South Africa. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Cape Town and Durban.

How long is the flight from South Africa to South Africa?

On average, it takes 2h to fly from South Africa to South Africa if you fly out of Cape Town Intl (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Durban King Shaka Intl and into Johannesburg OR Tambo, then the flight time is around 1h 05m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

There are 8 airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, but FlySafair, Airlink and South African happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 74% of those who searched for flights to South Africa looked to travel with FlySafair, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

Cheapest flights to cities in South Africa

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to South Africa from South Africa
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Johannesburg

Cheap South Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about South Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R699

Best Round-Trip Price

R1 172

Fastest flight time

1h 05m

Operated By

3 airlines
The best one-way flight price to South Africa from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R699 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to South Africa from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R1 172 (Johannesburg Lanseria to Durban King Shaka Intl).
The fastest flight to South Africa from South Africa takes 1h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl).
There are 3 airlines operating flights to South Africa, including South African, FlySafair and Lift.

Useful information for your flight to South Africa

Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to South Africa

What popular landmarks are in South Africa?

What is the best airport to land at to visit Hartebeespoort Dam?

The closest airport to Hartebeespoort Dam is Pretoria Airport, which is located in Pretoria. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Pretoria Airport will be your best bet.

What is the most popular airport in South Africa to fly to?

How much are flights to South Africa?

The cheapest flight to South Africa recently found on momondo was R455. If you’re unable to find a flight deal this cheap, keep in mind that anything less than R4 036 is considered a good price for flights to South Africa. R4 937 is the average cost to fly to South Africa, while R106 308 is the most expensive.

Where is it cheapest to fly into South Africa?

To save money on airfare when visiting South Africa, consider Durban King Shaka Intl airport in Durban, which has the cheapest flights with an average airfare of R455. You may also consider flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg for the second cheapest option with an average airfare of R461.

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

Prices for flights to South Africa refresh daily.

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

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to South Africa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South Africa?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to South Africa to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to South Africa?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South Africa.

I’m not ready to book a flight to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.


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Cheapest flight routes to South Africa

These routes have the cheapest flights to South Africa found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
DurbanJohannesburg1h 05mR1 002
JohannesburgDurban1h 05mR1 191
Port ElizabethJohannesburg1h 35mR1 342
JohannesburgPort Elizabeth1h 45mR1 437
East LondonJohannesburg1h 20mR1 437
JohannesburgEast London1h 30mR1 474
JohannesburgSun City Resort0h 35mR1 512
DurbanEast London1h 15mR1 550
Cape TownPort Elizabeth1h 10mR1 701
Port ElizabethCape Town1h 25mR1 720
East LondonCape Town1h 40mR1 777
BloemfonteinJohannesburg1h 00mR1 796
JohannesburgBloemfontein1h 00mR1 833
JohannesburgCape Town2h 15mR1 833
GeorgeJohannesburg1h 45mR1 852
JohannesburgGeorge1h 55mR1 871