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Cheap flights to South Africa

One-way flights were as low as AU$1,117 and round trip flights were AU$1,550 within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Thu., 13 Feb. - Wed., 26 Feb.
PER
Perth
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,550 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,550
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 13 Feb. from Perth to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed., 26 Feb., priced at AU$1,550 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 12 Mar. - Thu., 27 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,645 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,645
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 12 Mar. from Brisbane to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Thu., 27 Mar., priced at AU$1,645 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 5 Mar. - Sun., 16 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,660 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$1,660
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 5 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun., 16 Mar., priced at AU$1,660 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 12 Feb. - Wed., 12 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,773 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,773
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 12 Feb. from Brisbane to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed., 12 Mar., priced at AU$1,773 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 5 Feb. - Wed., 19 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
AU$1,789 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,789
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 5 Feb. from Brisbane to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed., 19 Feb., priced at AU$1,789 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun., 30 Mar. - Fri., 11 Apr.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,847 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,847
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun., 30 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Fri., 11 Apr., priced at AU$1,847 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 4 Aug. - Thu., 8 Aug.
PER
Perth
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
AU$1,866 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$1,866
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 4 Aug. from Perth to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu., 8 Aug., priced at AU$1,866 found 4 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 2 Mar. - Wed., 19 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,896 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,896
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 2 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed., 19 Mar., priced at AU$1,896 found 6 days ago
Etihad Airways
Sun., 2 Feb. - Sun., 16 Feb.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,902 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,902
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun., 2 Feb. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun., 16 Feb., priced at AU$1,902 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 5 Mar. - Wed., 19 Mar.
AVV
Avalon
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,916 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$1,916
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 5 Mar. from Avalon to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed., 19 Mar., priced at AU$1,916 found 9 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Sun., 2 Mar. - Tue., 18 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,948 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,948
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun., 2 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue., 18 Mar., priced at AU$1,948 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu., 3 Oct. - Thu., 31 Oct.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
AU$1,948 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,948
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 3 Oct. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Thu., 31 Oct., priced at AU$1,948 found 5 days ago
Emirates
Sun., 6 Oct. - Mon., 28 Oct.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$2,115 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,115
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun., 6 Oct. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon., 28 Oct., priced at AU$2,115 found 1 day ago

Cheapest Flights To South Africa

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What airlines fly to South Africa?

Some of the most popular airlines that fly to airports in South Africa are Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways. What are you waiting for? You grab the ticket, we’ll start packing your carry-on.

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The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
President Hotel

President Hotel

4 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
Ludus Magnus

Ludus Magnus

3.5 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
One&Only Cape Town

One&Only Cape Town

5 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
The Cellars-Hohenort

The Cellars-Hohenort

5 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
POD Camps Bay

POD Camps Bay

5 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
Zest Boutique Hotel

Zest Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
Cape Heritage Hotel

Cape Heritage Hotel

4 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
The Tree House Boutique Hotel

The Tree House Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
Newkings Boutique Hotel

Newkings Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
per person
15 Jun - 22 Jun
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
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