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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 24 March 2025.

Return from

R2 057

One-way from

R965

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 712

Good round-trip deal

R1 762 or less

Good one-way deal

R863 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 27/5-27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 22/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R4 351 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R1 036 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Africa.

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Sat 24/516:45CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 20mFlySafair
Sat 31/518:40PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 23/3R1 784
Wed 23/717:10CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Wed 30/718:55PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 23/3R1 820
Sat 24/515:35CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sat 31/521:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 24/3R1 856
Thu 18/915:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Tue 30/920:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R2 057
Thu 8/519:50CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Thu 15/520:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 23/3R2 093
Sat 12/46:20CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sat 19/415:40HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 23/3R2 220
Fri 9/520:40CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/520:35JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R2 384
Thu 1/520:20CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sun 4/521:05JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mSouth African
Deal found 23/3R2 712
Sat 8/1110:25CPT - MQP
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Tue 11/1115:10MQP - CPT
Nonstop2h 40mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R2 821
Tue 8/417:10CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/418:45PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R2 821
Mon 9/66:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/619:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R2 930
Tue 27/59:00CPT - MQP
Nonstop2h 30mFlySafair
Thu 29/513:45MQP - CPT
Nonstop2h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 22/3R2 985

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 24 March 2025.
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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/5

16:45-18:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 31/5

18:40-20:05

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 784

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/7

17:10-18:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 30/7

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 820

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/5

15:35-17:40

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 31/5

21:30-23:45

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 856

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

15:20-17:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 057

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

19:50-21:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

20:20-22:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 093

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

6:20-8:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 19/4

15:40-18:00

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 220

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 384

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

20:20-22:20

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

21:05-23:20

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 712

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

17:10-18:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 9/4

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

R2 821

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

6:00-8:05

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 24/6

19:30-21:45

Nonstop2h 15m

R2 930

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Best time to book a flight to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Africa

How long is the flight to Africa?

On average, a flight from Cape Town to Africa takes 11 hours 57 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 Saturday at midday, 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 (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Africa?

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 March 2025.
The most popular places in Africa to fly to are South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mauritius.

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 24 March 2025.

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

FAQs about flying to Africa

  • 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?

    Dar Es Salaam is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa. One-way flights to Dar Es Salaam typically cost R418, while return flights cost around R397.

  • How much is a return flight to Africa?

    A return flight to Africa will typically cost around R1 592, however they can be found for as little as R53.

  • 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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