Fly from
Budget
$863 - $976
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
IAD - JNB
IADJNB
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 4/11
1 stop20h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/21
2 stops24h 25m
New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/24
1 stop38h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/4
1 stop41h 20m
NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo
EWR - JNB
EWRJNB
Newark
Tue 4/2
1 stop28h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/18
1 stop34h 15m
New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/15
1 stop25h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 4/22
2 stops23h 05m
New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 4/26
1 stop27h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 5/6
2 stops33h 05m
Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
IAD - JNB
IADJNB
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 5/7
1 stop33h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/15
1 stop31h 10m
Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonJohannesburg OR Tambo
ATL - JNB
ATLJNB
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Sun 9/15
1 stop38h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/30
1 stop32h 20m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Africa (average of $1,192). Flying to South Africa in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,788). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$1,192
February
$1,217
March
$1,284
April
$1,266
May
$1,358
June
$1,534
July
$1,788
August
$1,469
September
$1,306
October
$1,276
November
$1,281
December
$1,380
JNB Temperature | 50 - 68 °F |
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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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Food
Crew
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Best Time to Fly to South Africa
Peak season:
South Africa is a year-round destination so cheap flights to South Africa can always be found. The best times to visit depend on the activity you have in mind. Southern-hemisphere rules apply when it comes to seasons. South Africa’s summer lasts from November to February – warm with heavy rains in the afternoons.
Average winter temperatures range between 52 degrees (F) in Johannesburg and 63 degrees in Durban; while summer temperatures hover between 66 (in Johannesburg) and 75 (in Durban).
The best time to watch game is spring (August to October). Whale watchers should visit between mid-June and the end of October for Southern Right Whales and between August and December for Humpback Whales.
For diving and surfing – April to September; hiking – spring and autumn as summer temperatures can be very high.
Why you should take a flight to South Africa
South Africa has been the center of trials and tribulations over the centuries, but today travelers book flights to South Africa on far more personal journeys.
Traditional black cultures still reign through much of South Africa, making this country the must-see spot for anyone booking flights to South Africa in search of their history and heritage. However, a trip to South Africa means dealing with more than just rejoicing a post-apartheid way of life. After centuries of struggle, South Africa finally shed its oppressive policies and continues to rebuild its reputation, post-apartheid and social exclusiveness. Still, most of its people still live in poverty and are plagued by disease. In vast contrast, the country is blessed with natural beauty, landscape, wildlife and endless opportunity. This is also the reason many travelers book South Africa flights. As the country continues to grow, airline tickets to South Africa and tourist travel help build the economy.
Whether you travel to South Africa on a safari or a spiritual mission, your South Africa flight will be the first part of a true exploration.
South Africa is generally sunny and hot in the summer, which lasts from December to April. The winter is mild. The country is large and has many different climates. The Cape is cold and wet in the winter, with snow falling in the mountains. Northern areas get regular thunderstorms on summer evenings, while winters are warm by day and cold at night.
There are eight domestic airlines operating South Africa flights. British Airways flies from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, and between Cape Town and Durban. South African Airways, the national carrier, flies to several destinations including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, George, Upington, Kimberley, East London, Mthatha, Margate, and Sun City. South African Express flies between Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London and George and several other cities.
Other airlines offering domestic South Africa flights include Airlink, Kululu.com, 1time, Mango and Nationwide. There are also smaller charter airlines
Intercape, Greyhound and Translux offer services around the country.
Rail: Spoornet connects the major cities; Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, Cape Town or Durban for example. The Blue Train is a luxury service (scheduled and charter) that runs Pretoria – Cape Town – Pretoria. There are special packaged routes too. Rovos Rail is another luxury service and the Steam Train Company offers scenic tours old-style.
Roads are good and car rental companies with branches at the airports and around the country include Avis, Budget and Europcar. It’s also possible to rent a motorbike or campervan/motorhome. Drive on the left.
The following chart gives approximate journey times from
The following chart gives approximate journey times from Cape Town (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in South Africa.
Air | Road | Rail | |
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Johannesburg | 2.00 | 15.00 | 24.00 |
Durban | 2.00 | 18.00 | 38.00 |
Pretoria | 2.00 | 16.00 | 26.00 |
Port Elizabeth | 1.00 | 7.00 | – |
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