$39+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Route
Depart
Return
JohannesburgDurban
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
JNBDUR
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 10/15
6:35 pm-7:50 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgDurban
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
JNBDUR
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/29
3:05 pm-4:20 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgDurban
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
JNBDUR
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 9/11
10:50 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/11
8:35 pm-10:50 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/17
8:35 pm-10:50 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 1/20
8:35 pm-10:50 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 2/13
10:25 am-12:40 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 12/1
4:20 pm-6:35 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/9
8:35 pm-10:50 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
JohannesburgCape Town
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl
JNBCPT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/15
8:35 pm-10:50 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $143). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of $215). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
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.
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 $34. Explore other affordable destinations below.
When is the best time to book a flight from South Africa?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 September 5, 2026.
Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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 September 6, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 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.
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Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
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Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
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Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
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Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
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Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
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Popular international destinations from South Africa
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Related info for your journey
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