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SEA — JNB
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
Sat 27/7
Sat 3/8

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 181,365 searches and data was last updated on 22 July 2024.

Return from

AED 1,884

One-way from

AED 1,150

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,659
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for return flights in July 2024
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Find flights to South Africa

Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Africa on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 22 July 2024
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Cheap flights to South Africa in July & August 2024

Search the best deals to popular South Africa cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to South Africa in July and August 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Cheap flights to Johannesburg
Wed 21/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/823:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,016
Tue 13/806:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 21/917:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/7AED 2,024
Sun 11/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/823:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/7AED 2,090
Tue 13/805:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/823:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,123
Mon 19/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/823:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,145
Mon 12/800:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 20/910:45JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/7AED 2,170
Tue 13/805:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/823:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/7AED 2,193
Thu 15/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/823:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,211
Wed 14/801:50DXB - JNB
2 stops15h 10mRwandAir
Mon 19/817:20JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 21/7AED 2,226
Cheap flights to Cape Town
Mon 19/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/814:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,361
Mon 19/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/814:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,571
Mon 19/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/817:20CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,608
Mon 19/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/808:50CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,674
Mon 19/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/814:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,710
Fri 16/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/814:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,802
Tue 6/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/814:35CPT - DXB
1 stop23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,832
Mon 19/817:10DXB - CPT
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/818:05CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7AED 2,835
Sat 17/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/814:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,857

South Africa 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Africa in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 181,365 searches and data were last updated on 22 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Africa in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 2/1117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 1,884
Thu 19/917:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/923:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 1,899
Sat 2/1110:40DXB - JNB
1 stop22h 30mEgypt Air
Sun 10/1121:45JNB - DXB
1 stop33h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 21/7AED 1,902
Tue 24/917:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/1014:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 1,906
Tue 17/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 1,950
Fri 1/1102:20DXB - JNB
1 stop23h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 10/1108:40JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/7AED 1,991

One-way flights to South Africa

Explore one-way flight options to South Africa for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 181,365 searches and data was last updated on 22 July 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to South Africa. Users can also find round-trip South Africa flights by using the search form above.
Mon 16/923:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/7AED 1,150
Tue 20/811:45DXB - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/7AED 1,458

Direct flights to South Africa

Thu 19/909:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Wed 25/919:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 21/7AED 2,810
Mon 16/904:05DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Thu 17/1019:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 21/7AED 2,843
Sat 2/1114:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Sun 10/1113:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 21/7AED 2,953
Sun 8/909:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Wed 27/1118:50JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 21/7AED 2,989
Wed 21/809:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Tue 27/813:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 21/7AED 3,063
Tue 24/904:05DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Tue 1/1022:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mSouth African
Deal found 21/7AED 3,092
Tue 13/804:05DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Sat 21/919:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 21/7AED 3,096
Sat 2/1104:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Sun 10/1118:50JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 21/7AED 3,103
Wed 21/814:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Tue 27/822:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mSouth African
Deal found 21/7AED 3,114

Find flights to South Africa within your budget

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 181,365 searches and data was last updated on 22 July 2024.

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Budget

AED 1,884 - AED 2,810

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/11

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/11

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,884

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/11

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/11

1 stop33h 55m

AED 1,902

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/9

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/9

1 stop16h 40m

AED 1,906

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/9

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

1 stop13h 10m

AED 2,207

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/8

2 stops15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/8

1 stop13h 10m

AED 2,226

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/11

1 stop19h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,626

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/9

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/9

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,810

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Deals found on 21/7

Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Temperature and rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 19 July 2024.
The best time to book flights to South Africa is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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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 22 July 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Ethiopian Air, Egypt Air and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,767 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,767 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,767 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

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.

RwandAir
8.1
Very Good
43 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,767 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

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.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,767 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

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.

South African
7.9
Good
158 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,767 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

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.

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,169 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,767 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

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.

  • 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, SAUDIA 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 AED 111, while return flights cost around AED 193.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 122, however they can be found for as little as AED 85.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    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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