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Flights to Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

R1 486

One-way from

R1 034

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 351
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 26/1-27/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 7/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Africa
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Thu 6/214:40CPT - GRJ
Nonstop1h 00mFlySafair
Sun 9/211:35GRJ - CPT
Nonstop1h 00mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R1 128
Fri 17/16:20CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 19/15:55HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R1 354
Sat 18/15:45CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 19/15:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R1 354
Fri 17/17:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Sun 19/17:00JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 16/1R1 467
Fri 17/110:00CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/15:55JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R1 636
Thu 27/217:20CPT - GRJ
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Sun 2/318:30GRJ - CPT
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Deal found 17/1R1 806
Thu 18/1217:10CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Sun 21/1218:55PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 15/1R1 862
Fri 17/16:35CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/18:00PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R1 881
Sat 8/316:45CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 20mFlySafair
Sat 15/318:40PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R1 900
Sat 18/119:40CPT - DUR
1 stop11h 35mFlySafair
Sun 19/19:45DUR - CPT
1 stop11h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 16/1R2 332
Fri 14/26:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sun 16/26:15JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/1R2 445
Fri 28/27:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/320:35DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R2 501

Find flights to Africa within your budget

Locate flights to Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownGeorge

CPT - GRJ

CPTGRJ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

14:40-15:40

Nonstop1h 00m

George

Sun 9/2

11:35-12:35

Nonstop1h 00m

R1 128

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/2

17:55-20:05

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 22/2

10:00-12:15

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 505

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

21:05-23:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

20:30-22:45

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 599

Cape TownGeorge

CPT - GRJ

CPTGRJ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/2

17:20-18:15

Nonstop0h 55m

George

Sun 2/3

18:30-19:25

Nonstop0h 55m

R1 806

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

16:45-18:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 24/3

18:40-20:05

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 881

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

17:25-18:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 28/2

19:10-20:35

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 900

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

17:25-18:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 24/3

18:40-20:05

Nonstop1h 25m

R2 050

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

12:15-14:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 088

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

18:50-20:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 15/2

14:40-20:30

1 stop5h 50m

R2 351

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

6:30-8:40

Nonstop2h 10m

R2 389

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Best time to book a flight to Africa

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Travel insights for flights to Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Africa?

On average, a flight from Cape Town to Africa takes 10 hours 34 minutes. Flights to Africa from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Africa should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Africa

The most flights from Cape Town to Africa are scheduled on a Friday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (58 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Africa are South African, Airlink and Cemair.

Rainfall in Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 Africa. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,7
Good
53 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

  • What is the best way to travel around Africa?

    Flying is a serious option to consider when navigating your way around this vast continent. So, naturally, you will be keeping that in mind as you weigh up your options for cheap flights to Africa. In fact, if you're looking at holidays in Zanzibar or Mauritius, Africa flight deals will be your only option since both destinations are islands off the coast of the continent, as you know. You may want to consider car hire if you're keen on exploring the whole of Mauritius, but for Zanzibar, the island is quite small, so you can put that money towards your Africa airfare.

  • What are some things to do in Africa?

    This is such a huge continent, so you will never be bored, that's for sure. But if you want to relax and be a beachbum, then Zanzibar is the perfect spot. The island's beaches are among the best off the African coast. If you're planning your honeymoon, you should seriously look at Zanzibar as an option when you compare and book flights to Africa. Stone Town on the island is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so there's lots to do.

  • How long is the flight to Africa?

    Well, you're already in Africa, but remember, this is a big continent, so you could easily be flying for half a day. Popular tourist destinations for Saffers when it comes to flights to Africa include Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Mauritius (MRU). Flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar is just over 7h, with one stop. From Cape Town (CPT), you're looking at just over 12h with two stops (usually via JNB). Durban (DUR) to Mauritius is just under 4h if you take a direct flight, so be on the lookout for cheap flights to Africa that offer this route.

  • What do I need to do before my flight to Africa?

    This will depend on where you are travelling, as in some cases you will need a visa and in other cases, you won't. You will need a valid passport that has at least six months left before it expires for all trips, as you consider your cheap flights to Africa. Fortunately, you don't need a visa to travel to Mauritius, which means you can book flights to Africa on a whim if your passport is current. South Africans are welcome in the country for up to 90 days without one. If your passport isn't current, then consider making use of the passport facility that the Department of Home Affairs initiated with some banks at certain larger branches in major towns around SA. It's much faster and more efficient than standing in the queue at Home Affairs. Check their website for details.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hahn Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa?

    Abidjan Felix H. Boigny is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa. One-way flights to Abidjan Felix H. Boigny typically cost R525, while return flights cost around R694.

  • How much is a return flight to Africa?

    A return flight to Africa will typically cost around R1 436, however they can be found for as little as R50.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Africa, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0,0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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