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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 25 March 2025.

Return from

$1,595

One-way from

$891

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,880

Good round-trip deal

$1,891 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,168 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 11/5-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
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Sun 11/515:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,595
Sat 17/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/609:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,602
Thu 24/411:00SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,650
Tue 25/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 1/408:10JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,667
Mon 19/518:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Mon 30/620:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 24/3$1,669
Thu 27/315:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 3/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$1,782

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

15:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

11:20-08:40

1 stop37h 20m

$1,595

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

09:50-06:10

1 stop36h 20m

$1,602

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

11:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

$1,650

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

18:15-05:15

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

$1,669

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

18:15-10:25

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

19:35-21:50

2 stops42h 15m

$1,866

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

09:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,910

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

12:50-15:45

3 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

05:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

$1,937

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

09:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

14:00-14:45

1 stop16h 45m

$1,942

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

09:30-10:20

1 stop32h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/5

10:55-14:45

1 stop19h 50m

$1,988

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

17:45-16:10

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

13:55-17:10

1 stop43h 15m

$1,996

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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 29 hours 53 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 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 $999

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $757

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,181

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $928

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 25 March 2025.
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 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost $36, while return flights cost around $77.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $1,077, however they can be found for as little as $48.

  • 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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