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$857+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tampa to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,213
(SWISS)

One-way from

$857
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,519
From Tampa to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:25 pmTPA - CPT
2 stops33h 30mSWISS
Wed 11/199:00 amCPT - TPA
2 stops62h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$970
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/74:30 pmTPA - JNB
2 stops36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/165:50 pmJNB - TPA
2 stops46h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,068
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/32:43 pmTPA - JNB
2 stops36h 37mSWISS
Sat 5/101:00 pmJNB - TPA
2 stops58h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,162
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:55 pmTPA - JNB
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/17:35 pmJNB - TPA
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,200
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:18 pmTPA - CPT
2 stops29h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2410:00 pmCPT - TPA
2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:55 pmTPA - JNB
1 stop32h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1710:25 amJNB - TPA
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,228
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/265:55 pmTPA - JNB
1 stop32h 40mLufthansa
Wed 6/47:00 pmJNB - TPA
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,244
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:45 pmTPA - JNB
2 stops41h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/192:30 pmJNB - TPA
3 stops30h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:34 pmTPA - JNB
2 stops31h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/217:25 pmJNB - TPA
2 stops27h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:10 amTPA - JNB
1 stop26h 30mDelta
Thu 10/169:55 pmJNB - TPA
1 stop22h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,369
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/15:55 pmTPA - JNB
1 stop32h 40mBrussels Airlines
Wed 6/187:00 pmJNB - TPA
1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/44:20 pmTPA - CPT
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/198:50 pmCPT - TPA
2 stops32h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,423

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to South Africa that are best for you.

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Tampa

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Thu 5/15

9:52 pm-10:35 am

2 stops54h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

5:55 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops34h 01m

$1,074

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Sat 5/3

2:43 pm-9:20 am

2 stops36h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops58h 55m

$1,162

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Thu 5/15

5:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

7:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,200

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Fri 6/6

5:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

10:25 am-11:10 am

2 stops30h 45m

$1,228

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Mon 5/26

5:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,244

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Wed 5/21

1:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

2:30 pm-3:08 pm

3 stops30h 38m

$1,245

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Sat 5/31

5:34 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/21

7:25 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$1,341

TampaJohannesburg

TPA - JNB

TPAJNB

Tampa

Sun 6/1

5:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,398

TampaCape Town

TPA - CPT

TPACPT

Tampa

Thu 5/15

6:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops58h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/29

6:55 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$1,433

TampaCape Town

TPA - CPT

TPACPT

Tampa

Wed 6/4

11:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/24

11:15 pm-12:05 am

2 stops30h 50m

$1,446

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Tampa to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tampa to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Tampa to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to South Africa?

    Tampa (TPA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Tampa to South Africa. It is only a 4.9 mi journey to Tampa (TPA) from Tampa’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $857. Users have also found prices from $872 and $1,047 on SWISS and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to South Africa?

    While some choose either Tampa - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Tampa - Durban King Shaka Intl, Tampa - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Tampa to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Tampa to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Tampa to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,127Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,156Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,156Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,249Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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