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Cheap flights to South Africa from AED 1,032

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — JNB
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

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 221,304 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,585

Return from

AED 1,781

One-way from

AED 1,032
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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 27 April 2024
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Cheap flights to South Africa in April & May 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 April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Cheap flights to Johannesburg
Wed 1/511:45DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 6/513:35JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,741
Sat 18/506:20DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 45mSAUDIA
Mon 20/521:40JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 25/4AED 1,781
Tue 28/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 3/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,799
Sun 12/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 16/512:10JNB - DXB
1 stop33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,803
Sat 4/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 11/617:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,810
Mon 29/423:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 12/520:15JNB - DXB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,829
Sat 25/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 2/612:10JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,833
Sun 28/400:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 12/517:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,858
Mon 29/423:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 12/513:35JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,884
Cheap flights to Cape Town
Mon 29/423:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 13/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,174
Mon 29/405:30DXB - CPT
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 13/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,214
Sun 26/523:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 2/606:50CPT - DXB
2 stops25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,236
Mon 29/411:45DXB - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 13/506:50CPT - DXB
2 stops18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,240
Sun 26/523:25DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 2/613:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,244
Thu 2/523:25DXB - CPT
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 15/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,292
Thu 2/523:25DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 15/509:20CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,347
Mon 29/404:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/514:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4AED 2,391
Thu 2/523:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 22/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,427
Cheap flights to Durban
Thu 9/523:20DXB - DUR
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 12/511:15DUR - DXB
2 stops21h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4AED 2,453
Wed 8/500:55DXB - DUR
2 stops15h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 12/510:55DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4AED 2,703
Thu 9/510:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Sun 12/518:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/4AED 2,872
Sat 27/406:20DXB - DUR
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/517:45DUR - DXB
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4AED 2,909
Wed 8/500:55DXB - DUR
2 stops15h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 12/510:55DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 2,993
Thu 9/514:40DXB - DUR
1 stop30h 00mEmirates
Sun 12/518:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 3,041
Thu 9/523:20DXB - DUR
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 12/511:55DUR - DXB
2 stops13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 3,191
Thu 9/514:40DXB - DUR
1 stop30h 00mEmirates
Sun 12/511:15DUR - DXB
1 stop16h 10mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 3,213
Sat 27/417:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/513:15DUR - DXB
3 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4AED 3,290

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 221,304 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 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.
Wed 1/511:45DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 6/513:35JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,741
Sat 18/506:20DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 45mSAUDIA
Mon 20/521:40JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 25/4AED 1,781
Tue 28/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 3/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,799
Sun 12/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 16/512:10JNB - DXB
1 stop33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,803
Sat 4/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 11/617:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,810
Mon 29/423:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 12/520:15JNB - DXB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,829

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 221,304 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 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.
Thu 15/823:20DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4AED 1,032
Sun 26/511:55DXB - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4AED 1,425

Direct flights to South Africa

Thu 16/509:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Mon 27/519:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 2,281
Mon 13/514:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Thu 16/519:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 2,372
Sun 26/514:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Sun 2/613:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 2,402
Sat 18/509:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Mon 20/519:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/4AED 2,472
Sat 25/509:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Sat 1/622:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 2,585
Thu 27/609:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Thu 4/713:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 2,846
Thu 19/909:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Wed 25/919:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 2,868
Thu 9/510:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Sun 12/518:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/4AED 2,872
Sat 28/909:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Tue 8/1013:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 26/4AED 2,898

Average price of flights to South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Africa is currently AED 1,228 while a return flight costs AED 1,947. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Africa (average of AED 505). Flying to South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of AED 714). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

AED 1,946

February

AED 1,895

March

AED 1,855

April

AED 2,174

May

AED 1,935

June

AED 2,259

July

AED 2,450

August

AED 2,057

September

AED 1,983

October

AED 2,214

November

AED 1,968

December

AED 2,622

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 28 January 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 27 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Egypt Air, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

RwandAir
7.9
Good
49 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

South African
7.9
Good
209 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

  • 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?

    Cape Town Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl Airport typically cost AED 100, while return flights cost around AED 159.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 680, however they can be found for as little as AED 103.

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

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

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport).

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