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$48+ Cheap flights from South Africa

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JNB — EWR
abr. 16 — abr. 231
mié. 4/16
mié. 4/23
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 abril 11, 2025.

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$28 or less
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sáb. 5/248:20 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
dom. 5/255:45 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/10$106
vie. 5/236:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/288:55 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$122
mié. 5/144:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
lun. 5/197:00 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 4/11$123
lun. 5/197:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
vie. 5/236:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 4/11$130
dom. 5/258:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
jue. 5/291:30 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 4/11$245
jue. 6/128:20 amJNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
mar. 6/175:40 amDXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/10$475
mié. 5/217:35 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
vie. 5/308:05 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop36h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/10$579
dom. 5/41:15 amJNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
vie. 5/912:55 amDXB - JNB
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/11$588
mar. 6/1011:15 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop18h 00mKLM
mié. 6/187:15 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/10$601
dom. 5/187:35 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/35:30 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$604
dom. 5/186:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mAir France
mar. 6/33:25 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Deal found 4/11$618
mié. 5/74:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop15h 10mRwandAir
jue. 5/229:20 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 4/10$629

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 abril 11, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 7/10

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 7/20

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$158

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 4/27

8:30 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/30

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$160

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/4

7:05 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/6

5:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$162

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/22

4:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/29

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$168

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 7/15

4:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 7/21

6:10 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$251

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 6/12

8:20 am-2:55 am

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

mar. 6/17

5:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$475

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 5/21

7:35 pm-7:55 am

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

vie. 5/30

8:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop36h 15m

$579

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/4

1:15 am-11:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Dubai Intl

vie. 5/9

12:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop25h 20m

$588

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 6/10

11:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

mié. 6/18

7:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$601

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

$604

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $786). Flying from South Africa in July will prove the most costly (average of $884). 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, Ethiopian Air, Delta, 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

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From $32

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

From $33

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 abril 11, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

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
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

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
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

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
7,911 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

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
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

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
1,575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

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 abril 11, 2025.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Atlanta, from $527; whereas Sun City Resort Pilansberg airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Washington, D.C., from $1,234. 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?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from South Africa. At this moment in time July 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 $527 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $725 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta from $934 round trip
    Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

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