HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
South Africa

$73+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
Dec 22 — Dec 291
Sun 12/22
Sun 12/29
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find flights from South Africa

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 December 17, 2024.

Fri 5/95:40 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 5/153:20 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 12/17$113
Wed 3/125:55 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sat 3/229:05 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 12/16$124
Mon 1/136:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/237:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$143
Wed 1/86:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Thu 1/94:00 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 12/15$147
Tue 12/314:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Tue 1/74:30 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 12/16$275
Mon 1/138:20 amJNB - DXB
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/54:05 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$472
Wed 12/254:50 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Sun 12/291:50 amDXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 12/17$474
Tue 2/118:20 amJNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/155:10 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$485
Sat 1/181:15 amJNB - DXB
1 stop26h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 1/256:55 amDXB - JNB
1 stop11h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/16$563
Sat 12/281:55 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Sun 12/294:00 amDXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 12/17$696
Thu 1/301:25 pmJNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Thu 2/610:10 amDXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/16$699
Thu 1/21:10 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop32h 15mAir Mauritius
Thu 1/3010:00 amDXB - JNB
1 stop28h 15mAir Mauritius
Deal found 12/16$712

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 December 17, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/9

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$176

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/25

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$179

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/9

7:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/16

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$181

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/1

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/5

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$183

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/31

4:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/7

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$275

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/13

8:20 am-2:10 am

1 stop15h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/5

4:05 pm-3:55 am

1 stop13h 50m

$472

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

2:30 pm-2:55 am

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/17

5:10 pm-3:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$475

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/29

4:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/13

1:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$511

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

5:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/19

2:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$588

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/1

1:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/16

10:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop27h 25m

$606

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/16

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 $757). 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, British Airways, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From $51

Airlink

Airlink

From $49

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From $208

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at $31. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From $31

Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban King Shaka Intl

From $36

Bloemfontein Intl

Bloemfontein Intl

From $36

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

From $41

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 December 17, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,411 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,411 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
8,615 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,411 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
1,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,411 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,411 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,795 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,411 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 December 17, 2024.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to New York, from $112; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $822. 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 Cape Town from $112 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $722 round trip
    Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.