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$27+ Cheap flights from South Africa

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPT
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
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 March 11, 2026.

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$75 or less

Good one-way deal

$32 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/307:45 pm
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Sat 4/48:25 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/8$61
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/226:25 am
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 15m
FlySafair
Fri 3/279:15 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/10$62
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/71:35 pm
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Sat 4/119:40 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/9$63
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2512:00 pm
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/26:00 am
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/215:40 pm
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Mon 3/238:45 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/10$67
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/236:40 am
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Thu 3/266:00 am
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/10$68
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/88:00 am
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Fri 4/108:25 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/9$69
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/127:20 am
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Mon 4/208:25 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/8$72
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:35 pm
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Sat 4/258:45 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/6$73
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:00 am
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 15m
FlySafair
Fri 4/38:25 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/8$75
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Sat 3/216:00 am
JNB
-
DUR
Nonstop1h 15m
FlySafair
Sat 3/218:25 pm
DUR
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 10m
FlySafair
Deal found 3/8$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/293:05 pm
JNB
-
CPT
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Thu 8/272:00 pm
CPT
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 3/6$127

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 March 11, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/23

3:05 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/2

6:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 7/5

11:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$108

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/6

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$135

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/29

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/2

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$146

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$146

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/13

4:20 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$162

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

4:20 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$177

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/8

1:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/11

5:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$196

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

1:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$201

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/22

6:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/25

6:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$208

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $44). Flying from South Africa in September will prove the most costly (average of $77). 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 Cape Town. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at noon 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: FlySafair, Airlink, South African, Cemair, FlexFlight. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From $30
Airlink
Airlink
From $43
South African
South African
From $75
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $242

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 $25. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $25
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $26
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
From $36
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $38

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 March 11, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
128 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.5
Good
58 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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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 March 11, 2026.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to New York, from $80; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from $681. 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?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from South Africa. At this moment in time September 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 Cape Town from $80 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to London from $492 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $801 round trip
    Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

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