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

Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Dubai, from $512; 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 December 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 Dubai from $512 round trip Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $845 round trip Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

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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 July 14, 2025.

Tue 8/267:15 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 25mFlySafair

Tue 8/269:05 pmCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair

Deal found 7/13$106

Tue 9/95:40 pmJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mAirlink

Tue 9/306:05 amCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mAirlink

Deal found 7/13$123

Tue 7/296:30 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 10mLift

Thu 7/316:30 amCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mLift

Deal found 7/14$127

Fri 8/1512:20 pmJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/202:55 pmCPT - JNB

1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$165

Fri 10/245:00 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop15h 20mKenya Airways

Mon 10/278:40 pmZNZ - JNB

1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/13$368

Thu 9/1110:50 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/144:20 amZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/14$383

Sun 8/245:00 pmJNB - ZNZ

2 stops13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/291:10 amZNZ - JNB

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$402

Sat 8/92:15 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop15h 45mAir Tanzania

Wed 8/1310:00 pmZNZ - JNB

1 stop16h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 7/12$473

Wed 11/265:00 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways

Wed 12/32:20 amDXB - JNB

1 stop27h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/14$529

Fri 12/262:15 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania

Mon 1/194:00 amDXB - JNB

1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 7/12$533

Tue 8/1910:50 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 8/275:40 amDXB - JNB

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/12$576

Sun 9/73:10 amJNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Thu 9/111:50 amDXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 7/12$646

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Tue 8/267:15 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 25mFlySafair

Tue 8/269:05 pmCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair

Deal found 7/13$106

Tue 9/95:40 pmJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mAirlink

Tue 9/306:05 amCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mAirlink

Deal found 7/13$123

Tue 7/296:30 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 10mLift

Thu 7/316:30 amCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mLift

Deal found 7/14$127

Fri 8/1512:20 pmJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/202:55 pmCPT - JNB

1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$165

Fri 10/245:00 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop15h 20mKenya Airways

Mon 10/278:40 pmZNZ - JNB

1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/13$368

Thu 9/1110:50 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/144:20 amZNZ - JNB

1 stop9h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/14$383

Sat 8/92:15 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop15h 45mAir Tanzania

Wed 8/1310:00 pmZNZ - JNB

1 stop16h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 7/12$473

Sun 9/73:10 amJNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Thu 9/111:50 amDXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 7/12$646

Sun 8/245:00 pmJNB - ZNZ

2 stops13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/291:10 amZNZ - JNB

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$402

Fri 9/199:50 amJNB - JFK

1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways

Wed 9/242:55 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/14$830

Fri 9/125:55 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop40h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/2212:35 amJFK - JNB

1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/13$832

Thu 8/288:30 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop25h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 9/411:25 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop28h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/13$833

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Sat 7/196:15 amJNB - CPT

1 stop9h 40mFlySafair

Sat 7/267:50 pmCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair

Deal found 7/14$286

Sat 7/192:30 pmJNB - ZNZ

2 stops12h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/225:00 pmZNZ - JNB

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/13$719

Sat 7/194:50 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Thu 7/241:50 amDXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 7/14$744

Sun 7/202:15 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania

Thu 8/74:00 amDXB - JNB

1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 7/12$617

Sun 7/2010:20 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Thu 8/72:40 pmDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 7/12$731

Mon 7/218:40 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mCemair

Fri 8/14:30 pmCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mCemair

Deal found 7/12$227

Tue 7/225:10 pmJNB - CPT

1 stop3h 30mAirlink

Thu 7/246:25 pmCPT - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mAirlink

Deal found 7/14$229

Tue 7/222:15 pmJNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania

Fri 7/251:10 amZNZ - JNB

1 stop13h 05mAir Tanzania

Deal found 7/14$599

Wed 7/2312:10 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 7/3010:10 amZNZ - JNB

1 stop6h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/12$368

Thu 7/249:20 amJNB - CPT

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/3110:25 amCPT - JNB

1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14$263

Thu 7/248:15 pmJNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/316:20 pmZNZ - JNB

1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$435

Thu 7/248:15 pmJNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Tue 7/292:35 pmZNZ - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mFlySafair

Deal found 7/14$445

One-way flights from South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

Thu 7/248:30 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair

Deal found 7/12$86

Sat 7/268:30 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 10mLift

Deal found 7/12$87

Sat 8/97:30 amJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mAirlink

Deal found 7/14$100

Sun 8/174:55 pmJNB - CPT

1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$126

Sat 7/199:20 pmJNB - CPT

Nonstop2h 15mSouth African

Deal found 7/14$132

Tue 8/59:00 amJNB - ZNZ

Nonstop3h 35mFlySafair

Deal found 7/13$182

Tue 8/1210:00 pmJNB - ZNZ

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/13$261

Tue 11/111:35 amJNB - DXB

1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/14$321

Tue 9/162:15 pmJNB - DXB

2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 7/14$352

Tue 9/91:25 amJNB - ZNZ

1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/12$367

Tue 9/1610:50 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/14$382

Sat 7/191:55 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$391

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/19

5:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/27

5:45 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$106

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$123

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/15

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/16

9:05 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$126

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/29

9:30 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/5

9:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$134

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/24

5:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop15h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 10/27

8:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$368

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

10:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop11h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/14

4:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$383

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/24

5:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops13h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 8/29

1:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$402

JohannesburgZanzibar

JNB - ZNZ

JNBZNZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/9

2:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 8/13

10:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$473

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/26

5:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/3

2:20 am-3:55 am

1 stop27h 35m

$529

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/26

2:15 pm-2:30 am

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/19

4:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$533

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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 December will prove the most costly (average of $458). 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?

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, RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Dubai.

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.

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Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, South African, and Qatar Airways 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

3,285 reviews

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

3,285 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

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

7.5

Good

35 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

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

3,602 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,901 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Air China

7.2

Good

89 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

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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What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?
Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Dubai, from $512; 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 December 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?
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