What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently February ; 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?

Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost $47, while return flights cost around $85.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $80, however they can be found for as little as $53.

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).

$2,466+ Flights to South Africa

Flights to South Africa in 2024

Return from	$1,894
One-way from	$1,112
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,941

Qantas Airways
26/1-9/2
Nonstop
26h 15m total
Sydney to Johannesburg

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22/1
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46h 20m total
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Wed 25/1220:40SYD - JNB

2 stops44h 00mAir China

Wed 1/110:10JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 20mAir China

Deal found 18/12$2,501

Mon 23/1209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/1209:55JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12$2,899

Sun 22/1209:30SYD - CPT

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/1220:00CPT - SYD

1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$3,415

Mon 23/1209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 30/1217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/12$3,447

Wed 25/1221:10SYD - JNB

1 stop28h 25mEmirates

Wed 1/113:25JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 05mEmirates

Deal found 18/12$3,450

Tue 31/1206:00SYD - CPT

1 stop38h 40mEmirates

Sun 19/118:25CPT - SYD

1 stop39h 10mEmirates

Deal found 19/12$3,753

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Sun 26/109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 9/217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/12$1,894

Wed 26/219:10SYD - CPT

1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines

Wed 26/310:40CPT - SYD

1 stop40h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,923

Wed 12/221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 27/220:00JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/12$1,929

Fri 31/116:10SYD - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/220:00JNB - SYD

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12$1,942

Sat 8/221:10SYD - JNB

1 stop28h 25mEmirates

Thu 27/213:25JNB - SYD

2 stops33h 00mEmirates

Deal found 19/12$1,995

Mon 3/210:05SYD - JNB

2 stops30h 35mCathay Pacific

Sun 30/311:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12$2,130

Thu 30/121:00SYD - JNB

1 stop46h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 2/417:55JNB - SYD

2 stops41h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,184

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Wed 25/1220:40SYD - JNB

2 stops44h 00mAir China

Wed 1/110:10JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 20mAir China

Deal found 18/12$2,501

Thu 9/114:30SYD - CPT

2 stops49h 00mAir France

Sun 9/208:30CPT - SYD

2 stops37h 55mAir France

Deal found 19/12$4,657

Fri 10/109:30SYD - CPT

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 9/206:50CPT - SYD

1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/12$2,659

Fri 10/121:00SYD - CPT

2 stops48h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 9/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops40h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/12$3,449

Sun 19/118:15SYD - JNB

1 stop19h 25mSouth African

Sun 2/220:35JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mSouth African

Deal found 19/12$2,243

Tue 21/119:00SYD - JNB

2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 25/113:20JNB - SYD

3 stops42h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12$3,788

Fri 24/108:45SYD - JNB

1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 31/111:05JNB - SYD

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/12$2,078

Sun 26/109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 9/217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/12$1,894

Sun 26/111:00SYD - JNB

2 stops32h 25mEmirates

Sun 9/218:50JNB - SYD

1 stop38h 45mEmirates

Deal found 19/12$2,005

Sun 26/111:40SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 20mKLM

Sun 9/223:55JNB - SYD

3 stops46h 30mKLM

Deal found 19/12$3,114

Sun 26/116:10SYD - CPT

2 stops50h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 9/210:40CPT - SYD

2 stops49h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/12$1,965

Sun 26/111:00SYD - CPT

2 stops33h 40mEmirates

Sun 9/213:40CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Deal found 19/12$2,094

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Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/1

09:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,894

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

19:10-09:35

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

10:40-11:50

1 stop40h 10m

$1,923

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

20:00-18:50

1 stop37h 50m

$1,929

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

10:00-06:10

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

13:45-17:45

1 stop19h 00m

$1,933

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

16:10-06:10

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

20:00-22:25

2 stops41h 25m

$1,942

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/2

21:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

13:25-07:25

2 stops33h 00m

$1,995

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

09:30-18:55

1 stop18h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 31/1

18:40-14:15

1 stop34h 35m

$2,002

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/1

09:30-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

17:20-14:15

1 stop35h 55m

$2,035

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

21:10-16:45

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

13:40-06:30

2 stops31h 50m

$2,038

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/3

09:30-10:40

1 stop34h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 3/4

10:55-15:35

1 stop19h 40m

$2,069

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How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Sydney to South Africa takes 22 hours 1 minute. 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?

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

From $1,045

Singapore Airlines

From $852

Emirates

From $1,139

Etihad Airways

From $973

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines 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

3,408 reviews

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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

3,408 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,330 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

KLM

7.8

Good

1,349 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

South African

7.8

Good

64 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,788 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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 $47, while return flights cost around $85.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $80, however they can be found for as little as $53.
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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Temperature in South Africa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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