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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 708,896 searches and data was last updated on 4 November 2024.

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SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/11

21:45-19:00

3 stops54h 15m

$1,155

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/11

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

$1,158

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/11

09:30-10:40

1 stop34h 10m

$1,278

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/1

13:25-04:40

1 stop24h 15m

$1,397

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/1

21:30-08:35

1 stop44h 05m

$1,539

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/11

10:20-20:50

2 stops43h 30m

$1,830

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/12

19:10-21:15

1 stop35h 05m

$2,025

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/1

08:35-14:45

2 stops39h 10m

$1,172

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/12

21:30-17:25

2 stops52h 55m

$1,598

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/12

21:40-17:25

1 stop28h 45m

$2,071

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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 708,896 searches and data was last updated on 4 November 2024.

Return from

$1,789

One-way from

$990

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,964
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/1-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
1/2
  • 1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Wed 13/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,795
Sun 10/1115:55SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/1114:35JNB - SYD
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,804
Wed 20/1116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 24/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,862
Sun 10/1109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 17/1117:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$1,876
Sat 28/1220:40SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 00mAir China
Mon 17/210:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
Deal found 3/11$1,883
Mon 11/1121:40SYD - PLZ
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/1119:35PLZ - SYD
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,909

Best time to book a flight to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 24 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?

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 cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to South Africa are Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines.

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 4 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, RwandAir and Air China to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.7
Good
874 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

7.6
Good
836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

  • When is the best time to fly to South Africa?

    Peak season The captivating southernmost country of South Africa is an exciting year-round destination offering a wide range of attractions for intrepid travellers. Whether you arrive on cheap flights to South Africa for game watching, hiking, whale watching, botanic gardens, shopping or surfing, you can rest assured you’ll never be wanting for things to do. Most flights to South Africa land in Cape Town or Johannesburg – Cape Town is the oldest but most progressive city, while Johannesburg is a base for famous wildlife reserve, Kruger National Park. Peak season for travel to South Africa is from November to March when the weather is warm and sunny, with dramatic thunderstorms and heavy rains in the afternoons. The South African main school holidays are from mid-December to mid-January, so avoid seaside resorts as they will be busy and accommodation prices jump markedly. It is best to avoid travelling to South Africa at Easter too as there is a 10 day school holiday allocated. Off season The winter months (June to August) are cold and wet in the inland areas, with snowfall on the mountain ranges, but for the Cape this is the ‘green season’ and nature lovers may find cheap flights to South Africa at this time. Some areas such as east coast of Kwazulu-Natal are best visited in winter when the humidity drops.

  • How long is the flight to South Africa?

    Flights from Sydney to South Africa – 14 hours. Flights from Melbourne to South Africa – 16 hours 35 minutes. Flights from Brisbane to South Africa – 16 hours 40 minutes. Flights from Perth to South Africa – 10 hours 45 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to South Africa?

    Qantas operates direct flights to South Africa from Sydney, and indirectly from Melbourne and Brisbane. Other airlines that fly from Australia to South African cities include: British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Virgin Australia and national carrier South African Airways, which services the city of Perth from Cape Town and Johannesburg.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Flights land at either Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 22km east of the city centre, or Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 20km from the city centre. Johannesburg Airport is serviced by reliable public transport options such as bus, train, taxi, and even limos, while Capetown Airport offers buses, taxis and private shuttles. There are a number of car rental desks at both airports should you require an independent means of travel.

  • 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, Cathay Pacific 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 $85.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around $163, however they can be found for as little as $94.

  • 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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