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$1,040+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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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 17 January 2025.

Return from

$1,632

One-way from

$1,099

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,097
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for return flights in January 2025
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Thu 3/408:55SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 22/413:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,532
Mon 27/1016:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,564
Sat 1/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,622
Mon 10/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 27/213:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,682
Sun 30/316:00SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/410:40CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,743
Thu 23/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 9/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,765

Find flights to South Africa within your budget

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 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

08:55-18:35

1 stop42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

$1,532

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,682

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

14:05-13:10

3 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/2

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,741

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

16:00-09:25

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

$1,743

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:30-16:10

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,765

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

18:15-23:10

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

08:10-22:30

2 stops29h 20m

$1,789

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

09:30-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/2

06:50-14:15

1 stop22h 25m

$1,793

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/2

09:30-18:55

1 stop18h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 17/2

06:30-14:15

1 stop22h 45m

$1,793

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

21:30-08:35

1 stop43h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

09:55-18:10

1 stop24h 15m

$1,826

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

18:15-08:35

2 stops23h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/3

14:40-06:10

2 stops30h 30m

$1,864

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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 22 hours 18 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 $1,046

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $806

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,133

Etihad Airways

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

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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Emirates and Qantas Airways 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
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

South African
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 $52, 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 $1,173, however they can be found for as little as $71.

  • 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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