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$57+ Cheap flights from South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
mar. 30 — abr. 61
dom. 3/30
dom. 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated marzo 25, 2025.

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Good one-way deal

$28 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on marzo 25, 2025.

mié. 6/411:15 pmCPT - LHR
1 stop19h 20mKLM
jue. 6/128:55 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/23$597
mié. 5/2111:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mKLM
lun. 6/168:55 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 3/24$598
dom. 5/187:35 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/35:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$605
mar. 5/207:35 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
jue. 6/198:40 amLHR - JNB
1 stop23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/24$638
mar. 4/87:00 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
lun. 4/144:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$643
lun. 5/1910:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
mié. 6/189:00 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/24$660
lun. 5/192:35 pmCPT - LHR
2 stops26h 40mKenya Airways
mié. 5/286:25 pmLHR - CPT
1 stop26h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/24$661
mar. 5/201:15 amJNB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mKenya Airways
jue. 5/296:25 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/24$675
mar. 4/87:00 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops24h 40mAustrian Airlines
dom. 4/133:05 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops40h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$677
jue. 5/157:00 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/264:55 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$687
dom. 4/134:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop17h 10mRwandAir
lun. 4/219:20 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 3/24$700
dom. 4/139:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
mar. 9/169:30 amLHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$708

Find flights from South Africa within your budget

Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on marzo 25, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Newark

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/4

11:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

jue. 6/12

8:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$597

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 5/21

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

lun. 6/16

8:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$598

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/18

7:35 pm-7:55 am

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

mar. 6/3

5:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop14h 05m

$605

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/20

7:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 50m

London Heathrow

jue. 6/19

8:40 am-9:20 am

1 stop23h 40m

$638

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/8

7:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

London Heathrow

lun. 4/14

4:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 05m

$643

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/19

10:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

mié. 6/18

9:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$660

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

lun. 5/19

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops26h 40m

London Heathrow

mié. 5/28

6:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$661

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/20

1:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

jue. 5/29

6:25 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$675

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/8

7:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

London Heathrow

dom. 4/13

3:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops40h 30m

$677

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/15

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

lun. 5/26

4:55 pm-9:30 am

2 stops16h 35m

$687

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $789). Flying from South Africa in August will prove the most costly (average of $880). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

For flights departing from South Africa check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, Kenya Airways, Delta, Ethiopian Air, British Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From $51

Airlink

Airlink

From $52

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From $187

South African

South African

From $58

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at $21. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From $21

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From $24

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

From $33

East London

East London

From $34

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from South Africa. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your South Africa travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on marzo 25, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated marzo 25, 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Atlanta, from $601; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from $674. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?

    December is currently the cheapest month to fly from South Africa. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from South Africa to embark to:
    Fly from Johannesburg to London from $601 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $704 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta from $823 round trip
    Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

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