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$50+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa
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 January 17, 2025.

Sun 1/265:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Wed 1/297:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 1/16$82
Sat 5/107:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 5/137:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 1/16$110
Tue 2/256:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Fri 2/287:00 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 1/16$126
Sun 1/269:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mSouth African
Wed 1/2910:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 1/16$141
Thu 1/309:30 amJNB - CPT
1 stop12h 15mCemair
Wed 2/59:45 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 1/16$238
Sat 2/14:00 pmJNB - CPT
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/512:35 pmCPT - JNB
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$243
Sat 2/156:00 amJNB - CPT
1 stop6h 15mHahn Air
Sat 2/228:30 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mHahn Air
Deal found 1/16$251
Mon 2/37:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Tue 2/186:45 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 10mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$747
Tue 2/49:30 amCPT - EWR
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/116:45 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$772
Wed 2/58:25 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops31h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/183:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$795
Fri 4/111:15 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 4/191:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/16$796
Sat 2/17:40 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops24h 57mDelta
Sat 2/811:09 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops27h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/16$797

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 January 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

8:20 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/10

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$148

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/21

11:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/22

3:20 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$150

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/4

7:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

9:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$159

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/14

8:10 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/18

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$208

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/30

9:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

9:45 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$238

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

4:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

12:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$243

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/15

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/22

8:30 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$251

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

7:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Newark

Tue 2/25

6:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$747

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/4

9:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop40h 35m

Newark

Tue 2/11

6:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$772

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/11

1:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/19

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$796

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $770). Flying from South Africa in July will prove the most costly (average of $860). 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, Delta, Kenya Airways, British Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From $51

Airlink

Airlink

From $49

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From $166

South African

South African

From $54

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

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Bloemfontein Intl, with prices starting at $15. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bloemfontein Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

From $15

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From $25

George

George

From $31

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From $35

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 January 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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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 January 17, 2025.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Atlanta, from $108; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $722. 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?

    January 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 New York from $20 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town from $108 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta from $824 round trip
    Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

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