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$56+ Cheap flights from South Africa

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JNB — ATL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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$35 or less
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Tue 7/158:10 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Sat 7/268:25 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 6/10$96
Tue 11/257:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 11/306:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 6/11$108
Fri 10/108:30 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Thu 10/163:10 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 6/10$129
Wed 7/308:40 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/93:20 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$138
Thu 8/77:00 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Tue 8/121:00 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 6/10$149
Mon 6/308:40 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Mon 7/711:25 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 6/10$198
Fri 12/56:00 amJNB - CPT
1 stop14h 20mFlexFlight
Mon 12/89:30 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mFlexFlight
Deal found 6/11$256
Sun 8/38:20 amJNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 8/153:40 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$336
Sat 7/265:00 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops10h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 7/303:40 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop21h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$368
Thu 7/248:15 pmJNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
Tue 7/292:35 pmZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 6/10$386
Fri 7/45:00 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1410:20 pmZNZ - JNB
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$414
Tue 7/12:15 pmJNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Sat 7/510:20 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop15h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 6/10$472

Find flights from South Africa within your budget

Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on June 12, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Atlanta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/8

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/15

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$113

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$115

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

8:20 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

9:05 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$123

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/29

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/1

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$125

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/7

7:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$149

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/30

8:40 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

11:25 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$198

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

8:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 8/15

3:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$336

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/26

1:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 8/3

10:10 am-10:55 am

1 stop25h 45m

$368

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/24

8:15 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 7/29

2:35 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$386

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/4

5:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops13h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 7/14

10:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$414

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $773). Flying from South Africa in June will prove the most costly (average of $922). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Africa to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Monday at noon when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

For flights departing from South Africa check dates and pricing for the following: Delta, Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Atlanta.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From $37
Airlink
Airlink
From $50
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $238
South African
South African
From $72

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at $24. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $24
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $25
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $26
Bloemfontein Intl
Bloemfontein Intl
From $30

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from South Africa. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your South Africa travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on June 12, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Dubai, from $374; whereas Sun City Resort Pilansberg airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Washington, D.C., from $1,234. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

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

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from South Africa. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from South Africa to embark to:
    Fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar from $374 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Dubai from $479 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to London from $604 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $766 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta from $897 round trip

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