$821+ Cheap flights to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JNB
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.

Sat 1/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,550
Thu 13/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,553
Fri 31/1016:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,555
Sun 2/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,559
Sat 1/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,568
Wed 5/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1219:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,576

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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Return from

$1,553

One-way from

$821

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,818

Good round-trip deal

$2,002 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,317 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,558

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-05:55

1 stop26h 05m

$1,591

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,695

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

16:10-18:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,769

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

20:05-08:20

2 stops45h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,795

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

20:45-13:05

2 stops48h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

11:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

$1,903

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

06:30-18:50

2 stops21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,929

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

14:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

13:00-06:15

1 stop33h 15m

$1,952

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

17:30-18:50

2 stops58h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

21:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,964

SydneyPort Elizabeth

SYD - PLZ

SYDPLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

08:15-11:55

2 stops36h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 24/3

12:40-06:05

2 stops32h 25m

$1,975

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Sydney to South Africa takes 25 hours 42 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to South Africa are Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

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).

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 31 October 2025.
The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and George.

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 31 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to South Africa

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

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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

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

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost $38, while return flights cost around $75.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $1,886, however they can be found for as little as $75.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    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).

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