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$898+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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Flights to South Africa in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South Africa
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 10 August 2026.

Mon 14/914:45 -
2 stops53h 05m
Sun 20/916:35 -
2 stops54h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,665
Sun 13/910:20 -
2 stops57h 30m
Sun 20/916:35 -
2 stops54h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,699
Mon 7/913:35 -
2 stops54h 15m
Wed 16/916:35 -
2 stops52h 35m
Deal found 8/8$1,700
Tue 8/909:50 -
2 stops58h 00m
Tue 15/916:35 -
2 stops52h 35m
Deal found 9/8$1,738
Mon 7/909:50 -
2 stops58h 00m
Mon 14/916:35 -
2 stops54h 10m
Deal found 8/8$1,741
Fri 23/1014:00 -
3 stops31h 40m
Wed 4/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 6/8$1,786

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Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2026, 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 10 August 2026.

Return from

$1,827

One-way from

$898

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,785

Good round-trip deal

$2,211 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,473 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/8-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($245 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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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

10:20-11:50

2 stops57h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

16:35-06:45

2 stops54h 10m

$1,699

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

19:00-19:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

13:40-17:55

1 stop19h 15m

$1,918
Fastest return journey

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

15:50-08:40

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

20:20-06:50

1 stop25h 30m

$1,933

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

11:40-13:45

3 stops59h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/1

12:25-19:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,948

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

13:25-13:45

3 stops33h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/1

12:25-19:20

2 stops45h 55m

$2,000

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

08:35-11:35

3 stops35h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/9

12:05-06:30

2 stops34h 25m

$2,018

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

14:50-09:10

1 stop26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:55-06:35

1 stop25h 40m

$2,038

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

14:50-09:10

1 stop26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:05-06:30

1 stop32h 25m

$2,038

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,055

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

13:35-13:15

3 stops55h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 2/9

14:45-06:45

3 stops56h 00m

$2,055

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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 27 hours 20 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 Etihad Airways.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $973
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,117
South African
South African
From $1,196
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $673

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to South Africa are Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qatar 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).

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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 August 2026.
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 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 10 August 2026.
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
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,500 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 $60, while return flights cost around $99.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $173, however they can be found for as little as $107.

  • 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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