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$56+ Cheap flights from South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
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dom. 8/3
dom. 8/10
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 julio 29, 2025.

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$74 or less

Good one-way deal

$25 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 julio 29, 2025.

mar. 8/267:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
mar. 9/27:00 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 7/29$122
mar. 8/268:15 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
mar. 9/27:50 pmCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 7/29$125
mar. 8/196:30 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
mié. 8/209:30 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Deal found 7/27$135
mar. 9/96:30 pmJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/116:05 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$143
mar. 8/58:00 amJNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mFlexFlight
mar. 8/126:30 amCPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mFlexFlight
Deal found 7/29$176
vie. 9/58:20 amJNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 55mEthiopian Air
dom. 9/74:20 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$365
vie. 10/245:00 pmJNB - ZNZ
2 stops10h 15mKenya Airways
lun. 10/278:40 pmZNZ - JNB
1 stop8h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/29$368
mar. 8/59:00 amJNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair
mar. 8/122:35 pmZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 7/28$377
lun. 8/1110:00 pmJNB - ZNZ
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/141:50 amZNZ - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$390
mar. 8/52:15 pmJNB - ZNZ
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
vie. 8/812:50 amZNZ - JNB
1 stop13h 25mAir Tanzania
Deal found 7/28$474
mié. 11/128:20 amJNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
mar. 11/184:25 amDXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$525
dom. 1/2512:05 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
jue. 1/292:20 amDXB - JNB
1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/29$535

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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 julio 29, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/26

7:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/2

7:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$122

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/26

8:15 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/2

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$125

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/19

6:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 8/20

9:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$135

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$143

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/5

8:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 8/12

6:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$176

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/5

8:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

dom. 9/7

4:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$365

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/24

5:00 pm-4:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

lun. 10/27

8:40 pm-3:55 am

1 stop8h 15m

$368

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/5

9:00 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

mar. 8/12

2:35 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$377

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/11

10:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop8h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

jue. 8/14

1:50 am-4:40 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$390

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/5

2:15 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

vie. 8/8

12:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$474

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $384). Flying from South Africa in August will prove the most costly (average of $459). 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 Dubai. 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 Thursday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday 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: Emirates, South African, Ethiopian Air, RwandAir, Kenya Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Dubai.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From $46
Airlink
Airlink
From $49
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $238
South African
South African
From $73

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

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is George, with prices starting at $23. Explore other affordable destinations below.

George
George
From $23
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $25
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $27

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 julio 29, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Finnair, and South African from South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,316 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
RwandAir
7.2
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 julio 29, 2025.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Dubai, from $119; 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?

    July is currently the cheapest month to fly from South Africa. At this moment in time August 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 $119 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Dubai from $472 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $848 round trip
    Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

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