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$748+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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Flights to South Africa in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South Africa

Mon 12/1021:45 -
2 stops49h 10m
Mon 26/1013:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 15/9$1,717
Tue 13/1014:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Thu 29/1013:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 15/9$1,723
Sun 1/1113:25 -
3 stops33h 05m
Sun 8/1109:50 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 17/9$1,727
Wed 14/1014:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Wed 28/1013:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 17/9$1,729
Wed 21/1021:45 -
2 stops49h 10m
Wed 28/1013:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 17/9$1,731
Mon 12/1015:50 -
1 stop36h 30m
Mon 19/1014:05 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 14/9$1,733

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Return from

$1,717

One-way from

$748

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,048

Good round-trip deal

$2,278 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,496 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/10-26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 81h 15m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 20/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($258 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

19:00-19:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$748

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:35-12:40

3 stops48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,083

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

09:50-19:50

3 stops43h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,240

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/2

19:10-09:25

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

10:40-17:55

2 stops22h 15m

$2,077

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/1

08:05-09:25

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

10:40-17:55

2 stops22h 15m

$2,094

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

08:40-07:55

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

11:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

$2,121

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

21:35-13:45

3 stops49h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 7/11

12:25-07:25

3 stops34h 00m

$2,159

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

22:10-19:50

2 stops30h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 7/11

12:25-06:50

2 stops33h 25m

$2,160

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

12:35-08:40

2 stops35h 05m

$2,167

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

15:50-10:15

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,191

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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 28 hours 37 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.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to South Africa are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and South African.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,154
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $968
South African
South African
From $1,254
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $669

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

Rainfall in South Africa 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

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to South Africa, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,South African, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,602 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,602 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,602 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,536 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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, Qatar Airways 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 $53, while return flights cost around $80.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $1,681, however they can be found for as little as $80.

  • 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 5 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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