Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

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

Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

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The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

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

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have layovers?

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Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

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Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost C$ 35, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 83.

Question 6

How much is a round-trip flight to South Africa?

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A round-trip flight to South Africa will typically cost around C$ 1,130, however they can be found for as little as C$ 87.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Ottawa offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 40 minutes).

Question 8

Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

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Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

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The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to South Africa are KLM, British Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Question 12

How long is the flight to South Africa?

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On average, a flight from Toronto to South Africa takes 34 hours 47 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to South Africa are Etihad Airways, British Airways and American Airlines.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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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).

Round-trip from	C$ 1,350
One-way from	C$ 848
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 1,399

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