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$1,050+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

21:40-15:20

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

08:50-22:25

2 stops28h 35m

$1,785

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:30-16:10

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,792

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

21:30-08:35

1 stop44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/2

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

$1,819

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

10:30-08:35

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

09:55-07:25

2 stops36h 30m

$1,899

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/4

11:00-06:10

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

13:45-05:55

1 stop32h 10m

$1,954

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

15:00-07:40

2 stops49h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

$1,962

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

10:25-10:15

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

13:25-22:05

1 stop24h 40m

$1,991

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/1

21:45-16:45

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

18:25-18:35

1 stop39h 10m

$1,994

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/1

10:20-14:30

3 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

13:40-07:25

2 stops32h 45m

$2,559

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/11

20:40-07:40

2 stops44h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/12

10:10-15:30

2 stops44h 20m

$2,723

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Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

$1,819

One-way from

$1,050

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,956
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 18/1-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Sat 23/1112:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,971
Sat 30/1109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 16/1217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,086
Sat 23/1120:40SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 00mAir China
Wed 27/1110:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
Deal found 19/11$2,372
Tue 3/1221:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Sat 21/1213:25JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 10mEmirates
Deal found 18/11$2,455
Wed 4/1209:30SYD - CPT
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/1208:55CPT - SYD
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,570
Sun 1/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/1211:05JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$2,602

Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Sydney to South Africa takes 25 hours 45 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 18 February 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 Friday mornings, 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 Emirates.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,015

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $861

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,149

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $975

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 Cathay Pacific.

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).

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 20 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, Cathay Pacific and South African to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • 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?

    Bloemfontein Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Bloemfontein Intl typically cost $65, while return flights cost around $115.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $1,332, however they can be found for as little as $148.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (14 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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