Cheap flights from Ontario (ONT) to South Africa from $941

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 9/14. 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.
ONT — JNB
May 12 — May 191

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ontario to South Africa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 47 days in advance, which can save you up to 54% on flights from Ontario to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 47 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,194. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,435.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ontario to South Africa?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Ontario. Prices for February average $1,422 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $885. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ontario to South Africa (ONT - ZA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ontario to South Africa as you normally would.

Cheap Delta flights from Ontario to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Ontario and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Ontario to South Africa. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 9/47:00 amONT - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Tue 9/109:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop30h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,471
Wed 9/46:00 amONT - JNB
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Wed 9/119:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop22h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,476
Wed 9/47:00 amONT - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Thu 9/129:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop33h 33mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,481
Wed 9/46:00 amONT - JNB
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Thu 9/129:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop33h 33mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,486
Thu 5/1612:50 pmONT - JNB
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Mon 5/279:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop31h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,488
Wed 8/2812:45 pmONT - JNB
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Sun 9/89:55 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops47h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,491
Thu 5/165:45 amONT - JNB
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Mon 5/279:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop31h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,493
Wed 8/2812:45 pmONT - JNB
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Mon 9/96:50 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops36h 38mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,498
Wed 9/47:00 amONT - JNB
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Mon 9/96:50 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops36h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,502

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Ontario to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Ontario and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've found from Ontario to South Africa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 10/3011:29 amONT - CPT
2 stops38h 01mQatar Airways
Mon 11/186:25 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops35h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,200
Sun 10/276:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 11/56:25 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops35h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,228
Fri 11/16:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 11/1512:35 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops39h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,293
Fri 9/2010:10 amONT - JNB
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 10/81:35 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops43h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,334
Fri 10/1110:09 amONT - JNB
2 stops45h 51mQatar Airways
Wed 10/238:15 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops36h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,336
Wed 9/1110:10 amONT - JNB
2 stops45h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 9/258:15 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops36h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,339
Fri 9/2010:10 amONT - JNB
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 10/81:35 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops43h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,360
Thu 10/1010:09 amONT - JNB
2 stops45h 01mQatar Airways
Sat 10/191:35 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops43h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,545
Tue 10/87:30 amONT - CPT
2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 10/151:00 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops43h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,617

Cheap Ontario to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Ontario to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Ontario to South Africa in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/165:15 amONT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/307:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops34h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,231
Thu 5/165:15 amONT - JNB
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:00 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops34h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,283
Mon 5/66:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/137:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops34h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,306
Mon 5/2012:50 pmONT - CPT
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Tue 8/69:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,476
Thu 5/1612:50 pmONT - JNB
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Mon 5/279:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop31h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,488
Thu 5/165:45 amONT - JNB
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Mon 5/279:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop31h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,493
Mon 6/2411:30 amONT - CPT
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Tue 7/239:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop22h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,576
Mon 6/2411:30 amONT - CPT
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Tue 7/169:30 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops35h 13mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,581
Sun 6/2310:00 pmONT - CPT
1 stop34h 50mDelta
Sun 8/189:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop30h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,587

Ontario to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Ontario and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Ontario to South Africa in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 11/153:01 pmONT - JNB
2 stops33h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/97:45 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops34h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$967
Mon 11/411:59 pmONT - CPT
2 stops46h 06mBritish Airways
Wed 11/208:55 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops37h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$995
Wed 9/114:45 pmONT - JNB
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/257:20 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,176
Mon 11/111:28 pmONT - CPT
2 stops36h 32mBritish Airways
Tue 11/196:45 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops33h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,179
Wed 10/3011:29 amONT - CPT
2 stops38h 01mQatar Airways
Mon 11/186:25 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops35h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,200
Sun 11/1010:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops44h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 11/206:25 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops39h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,202
Wed 8/286:00 amONT - JNB
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/97:00 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops48h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,214
Sun 10/276:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 11/56:25 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops35h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,228
Thu 5/165:15 amONT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/307:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops34h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,231

Ontario to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Ontario to South Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Ontario to South Africa departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Thu 5/165:15 amONT - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/307:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops34h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,231
Thu 5/165:15 amONT - JNB
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:00 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops34h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,283
Mon 5/2012:50 pmONT - CPT
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Tue 8/69:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,476
Thu 5/1612:50 pmONT - JNB
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Mon 5/279:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop31h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,488
Thu 5/165:45 amONT - JNB
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Mon 5/279:55 pmJNB - ONT
1 stop31h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,493
Sun 5/1910:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 5/251:00 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops39h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,883
Thu 5/911:40 pmONT - JNB
2 stops47h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/319:55 amJNB - ONT
2 stops45h 14mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,948
Mon 5/206:00 amONT - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 5/271:35 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops38h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,002
Mon 5/1312:50 pmONT - JNB
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 5/278:15 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops31h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,465

One-way flights to South Africa from Ontario

Search for one-way flight options from Ontario to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Ontario to South Africa. Users needing a return flight from Ontario to South Africa should utilize the search form above.
Sat 9/1412:45 pmONT - CPT
2 stops37h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$941
Mon 8/511:45 pmONT - JNB
2 stops47h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/7$963
Wed 8/217:40 amONT - JNB
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$966
Thu 9/510:10 amONT - CPT
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$989
Wed 5/155:15 amONT - JNB
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,036
Sun 9/18:49 pmONT - CPT
2 stops53h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,039
Fri 10/255:15 amONT - JNB
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,049
Sun 6/92:44 pmONT - JNB
2 stops33h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,109
Tue 5/285:15 amONT - JNB
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,115

Find flights from Ontario to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ontario to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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$1,176 - $2,513

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Return

Price

OntarioJohannesburg OR Tambo

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Wed 9/11

2 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/25

2 stops35h 55m

$1,176

OntarioCape Town Intl

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Wed 10/30

2 stops38h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/18

2 stops35h 38m

$1,200

OntarioJohannesburg OR Tambo

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Wed 8/28

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/9

2 stops48h 07m

$1,214

OntarioCape Town Intl

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sun 10/27

2 stops49h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/5

2 stops35h 38m

$1,228

OntarioJohannesburg OR Tambo

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Sun 10/20

2 stops33h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/3

2 stops35h 58m

$1,285

OntarioCape Town Intl

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Fri 11/1

2 stops49h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/15

2 stops39h 09m

$1,293

OntarioJohannesburg OR Tambo

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Wed 8/28

2 stops56h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/9

2 stops37h 15m

$1,348

OntarioJohannesburg OR Tambo

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Wed 9/4

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/10

1 stop30h 27m

$1,471

OntarioJohannesburg OR Tambo

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Mon 7/29

2 stops47h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/15

2 stops45h 33m

$2,513

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Deals found on 5/7

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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 May 7, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways and British Airways from Ontario to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,430 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,073 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.3
Good
14,686 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ontario to South Africa?

    Ontario (ONT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Ontario to South Africa. It is only a 3.1 mi journey to Ontario (ONT) from Ontario’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Ontario to South Africa for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Ontario to South Africa for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,176, but on average you can expect to pay $1,357.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Ontario to South Africa for under $1,300?

    There are currently 16+ open flights from Ontario to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ontario to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $941. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Ontario to South Africa for a low price.

  • What does ONT to JNB mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Ontario Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ONT to JNB flight. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ontario to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Ontario to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Ontario to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Ontario to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ontario to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ontario to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ontario to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ontario to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ontario to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ontario to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ontario to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Ontario to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Ontario to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Ontario to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Ontario to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Ontario to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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