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, Port Elizabeth and George.

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently October ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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).

Which airport is closest to Hyde Park Corner?

f being close to Hyde Park Corner is important to you, you’ll want to land at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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Sat 1/1121:30SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,550

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1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,553

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Deal found 28/10$1,555

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1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,559

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1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,568

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1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,570

Best flights to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Mon 2/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

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Deal found 31/10$1,558

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1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,591

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1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways

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1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/10$1,695

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1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,795

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Deal found 29/10$1,952

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Deal found 28/10$2,039

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Deal found 29/10$2,785

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Deal found 29/10$3,344

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Deal found 29/10$3,510

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2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 29/10$2,124

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Deal found 30/10$1,568

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Deal found 27/10$2,404

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Deal found 28/10$2,407

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Mon 10/1116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/10$821

Tue 10/311:15SYD - CPT

3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$918

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Deal found 29/10$1,125

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