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Cheap flights to South Africa from C$ 995

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Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,586

Round-trip from

C$ 980

One-way from

C$ 920
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Toronto to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Toronto to South Africa

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Cheap flights to South Africa in March & April 2024

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The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to South Africa in March and April 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Cheap flights to Johannesburg
Wed 24/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/511:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,220
Mon 29/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/511:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,272
Sat 27/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/511:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,288
Sat 27/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/511:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,340
Tue 16/41:45 p.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 1/55:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,413
Tue 16/41:45 p.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 1/55:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,416
Mon 15/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/410:15 a.m.JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,421
Mon 15/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/42:30 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,424
Mon 8/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/410:15 a.m.JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,473
Cheap flights to Cape Town
Sat 30/39:55 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/41:50 p.m.CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,580
Mon 22/410:00 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/45:20 p.m.CPT - JFK
3 stops56h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,829
Sat 30/39:55 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/47:45 a.m.CPT - JFK
3 stops42h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,897
Sun 21/48:30 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop31h 30mSWISS
Sun 28/48:40 a.m.CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 40mSWISS
Deal found 27/3C$ 2,004
Sun 28/49:50 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/55:45 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 2,026
Fri 19/47:25 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops29h 45mSWISS
Sun 28/48:40 a.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 50mSWISS
Deal found 27/3C$ 2,140
Sat 13/410:00 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/47:25 a.m.CPT - JFK
3 stops66h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/3C$ 2,156
Sat 6/43:10 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 40mDelta
Sun 14/49:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop30h 57mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 2,216
Fri 29/31:20 a.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mJetBlue
Sun 7/41:00 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 2,337

South Africa 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Africa in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Africa in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 17/118:55 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/123:20 p.m.CPT - JFK
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,150
Wed 20/111:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/127:15 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,158
Sun 15/910:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/911:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,207
Tue 12/1112:40 a.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 17/117:15 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,213
Sat 16/118:55 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/121:50 p.m.CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,217
Wed 24/410:00 p.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/511:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,220

One-way flights to South Africa

Explore one-way flight options to South Africa for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to South Africa. Book a round-trip flight to South Africa instead by using the search form above.
Thu 18/44:45 p.m.DCA - JNB
2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/3C$ 995
Thu 19/99:30 p.m.JFK - CPT
3 stops59h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,544

Find flights to South Africa within your budget

Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

C$ 1,150 - C$ 1,737

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/5

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

2 stops36h 10m

C$ 1,150

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalJohannesburg OR Tambo

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/9

2 stops53h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/9

2 stops27h 46m

C$ 1,397

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/4

1 stop38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/5

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,416

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalJohannesburg OR Tambo

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 24/4

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/5

2 stops29h 49m

C$ 1,587

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/9

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/9

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,648

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/5

2 stops50h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/6

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,669

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/4

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/4

1 stop33h 55m

C$ 1,737

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/3

Average price of flights to South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Africa is currently C$ 1,269 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 1,515. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Africa (average of C$ 1,041). Flying to South Africa in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 1,665). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 1,415

February

C$ 1,512

March

C$ 1,564

April

C$ 1,652

May

C$ 1,545

June

C$ 1,799

July

C$ 2,262

August

C$ 1,560

September

C$ 1,595

October

C$ 1,601

November

C$ 1,535

December

C$ 1,815

Temperature and rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Kenya Airways, Air France and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7.9
Good
1,684 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7.9
Good
1,192 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7.8
Good
2,150 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Overview

Despite South Africa’s anguished past, the country that occupies the southern tip of Africa has re-invented itself along the lines of a modern destination featuring a mixture of out-of-this-world scenery with a vibrant cultural heritage that combine to create an unforgettable experience.

Many visitors arriving on cheap flights to South Africa head for Cape Town, the oldest city in southern Africa. Its trendy restaurants and a hopping nightlife scene nestle comfortably in the beautiful coastal setting. Further north lies Johannesburg, a vibrant and edgy city, that many travellers see en route to Kruger Park, the world’s biggest and probably best-known wildlife reserve.

Many of the towns on South Africa’s long coast along both the Indian and Atlantic oceans also attract many visitors. Durban, located in KwaZulu-Natal province, features the best surfing beaches in the country while Port Elizabeth and its café culture attracts many travellers heading for the Garden Route. This area along the country’s coast boasts a combination of forests, beaches and lagoons that are one of South Africa’s most popular destinations.

South Africa climate

South Africa is generally sunny and hot in the summer, which lasts from December to April. The winter is mild. The country is large and has many different climates. The Cape is cold and wet in the winter, with snow falling in the mountains. Northern areas get regular thunderstorms on summer evenings, while winters are warm by day and cold at night. 

What is good to know if travelling to South Africa?

  • There is no shortage of national parks in South Africa. Of these, Kruger is both the largest and best-known. Established in 1898, it features 147 mammals, 114 types of reptile and 507 species of birds. So while hippos, crocodiles and Impala antelopes (most common animal in South Africa) can all be found here, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes and elephants also abound. Big cats also call the park home with 1,500 lions, 900 leopards and 300 cheetahs on display.  Rest camps are scattered throughout Kruger and they range according to your budget from huts to family cottages to luxury guest houses.
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is actually two national parks combined (Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and Gemsbok National Park in Botswana). Although it measures a staggering 3.6 million hectares, vegetation here is limited with many of the local animals congregating around the Auob and Nossob rivers. The most common animals are round squirrel and suricate (meerkat) though badgers, anteaters and fox are also in evidence.
  • On the coast whales, turtles and penguins can all be seen. Watch breaching whales at Hermanus, south of Cape Town, where a whale crier calls out the location of whales. African Jackass Penguins call Boulder’s Beach in Simonstown (Simon’s Town) home and nesting Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles can be seen at St Lucia in KwaZulu Natal. These tend to nest between November and January but do not hatch until the period between January and March.
  • The Apartheid Museum and MuseuMAfricA in Johannesburg offer a glimpse at the country’s history and culture, respectively. South African Lipizzaners jump into action on Sunday mornings in Kyalami.
  • In Cape Town a cable car whisks visitors to the top of Table Mountain. The ride covers the 1085m of elevation in under ten minutes and features a rotating floor offering unobstructed views of the city below.

South Africa airport overview

The spacious and attractive Durban King Shaka International Airport, known also as La Mercy Airport, was built in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Replacing the cramped Durban International Airport, the facility is large and modern, with state-of-the-art facilities that rival higher-traffic destinations Cape Town and Johannesburg for convenience. Named for the famous Zulu king of the 19th century, the architecture of the airport contains hints at the region’s culture, and eagle-eyed passengers will find many traditional Zulu shields.

Handling a little more than half of its 7.5 million passenger capacity, the airport rarely feels crowded. This is partly due to the limited number of destinations available on direct flights to Durban King Shaka Airport. Air traffic is primarily focused on local flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, George and East London. Most international flights to Durban International Airport connect via Johannesburg, but there are flights available to Mauritius, Maputo and Dubai.

The main annoyance of the airport is not the service or facilities, but its remote location 22 miles (35km) north of Durban. The current total lack of public transport options make getting into town an expensive prospect if you don’t have someone to pick you up.

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