What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

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

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, Etihad Airways 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 107, while return flights cost around AED 217.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 913, however they can be found for as little as AED 106.

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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are South African, Emirates and Kenya Airways.

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Dubai to South Africa takes 14 hours 25 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from Dubai to South Africa are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are Etihad Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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).

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Thu 16/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 29/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10AED 1,752

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Deal found 13/10AED 1,759

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Deal found 13/10AED 1,770

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Deal found 12/10AED 1,777

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1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/10AED 1,785

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Deal found 13/10AED 1,770

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Mon 20/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

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