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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South 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 3 July 2025.

Return from

R1 525

One-way from

R789

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R2 367

Good round-trip deal

R1 626 or less

Good one-way deal

R849 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 16/7-26/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 13/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Cape Town to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R3 632 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R962 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to South Africa.

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Thu 7/815:00CPT - GRJ
Nonstop1h 00mFlySafair
Thu 14/816:35GRJ - CPT
Nonstop1h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 1/7R1 455
Wed 16/718:35CPT - HLA
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sat 26/720:40HLA - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 2/7R1 525
Sat 16/813:00CPT - ELS
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Sat 23/810:10ELS - CPT
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 2/7R1 631
Sat 26/721:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Mon 28/720:20JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 3/7R1 666
Mon 1/127:10CPT - GRJ
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Fri 5/1218:45GRJ - CPT
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Deal found 1/7R1 683
Wed 13/86:05CPT - PLZ
Nonstop1h 20mFlySafair
Wed 20/88:00PLZ - CPT
Nonstop1h 25mFlySafair
Deal found 1/7R1 736

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownGeorge

CPT - GRJ

CPTGRJ

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/8

15:00-16:00

Nonstop1h 00m

George

Thu 14/8

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

R1 455

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - HLA

CPTHLA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/7

18:35-20:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 26/7

20:40-22:55

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 525

Cape TownEast London

CPT - ELS

CPTELS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

13:00-14:35

Nonstop1h 35m

East London

Sat 23/8

10:10-11:50

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 631

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

21:05-23:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

20:20-22:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R1 666

Cape TownGeorge

CPT - GRJ

CPTGRJ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

7:10-8:05

Nonstop0h 55m

George

Fri 5/12

18:45-19:40

Nonstop0h 55m

R1 683

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/8

6:05-7:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 20/8

8:00-9:25

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 736

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

19:40-21:45

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/8

15:30-17:50

Nonstop2h 20m

R1 771

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT - PLZ

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

6:10-7:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 28/12

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

R1 859

Cape TownGeorge

CPT - GRJ

CPTGRJ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/7

12:55-13:50

Nonstop0h 55m

George

Sun 20/7

11:35-12:35

Nonstop1h 00m

R2 016

Cape TownBloemfontein

CPT - BFN

CPTBFN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

6:30-8:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Bloemfontein Intl

Tue 22/7

8:40-10:25

Nonstop1h 45m

R2 051

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Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Cape Town to South Africa takes 2 hours 44 minutes. Flights to South 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 South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from Cape Town to South Africa are scheduled on a Wednesday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

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 - 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 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 South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 3 July 2025.
The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and George.

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 3 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

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

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

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

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

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

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

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 South Africa

South Africa airport overview

  • How long is the flight to Pilanesberg, Sun City, South Africa?

    There are only two direct flights from Cape Town to Pilanesberg per week, but there are more often direct flights from Cape Town to nearby Johannesburg that are around 2h long. Johannesburg is around 2h 20m away from Pilanesberg by car. There are also flights from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg twice a week. Flights from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to nearby Johannesburg are around 1h 40m.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Pilanesberg from?

    With the exception of the two flights per week from both Johannesburg and Cape Town to Pilanesberg, there are no other known direct flights to Pilanesberg, South Africa, but numerous flights can be found to Johannesburg, which is only around a 2h 20m drive away. If you plan to visit Pilanesberg, you can fly directly to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth or Cape Town in just a couple hours, and then take the moderate drive to Pilanesberg.

  • How do you get from Pilanesberg International Airport to the city centre?

    The main attraction of Pilanesberg, or Sun City, is the Pilanesberg National Park. There is no large downtown area, but there are numerous accommodations, including bed and breakfasts, cabins, tents, and more. If you’ve chartered a flight from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, you can make arrangements with your hotel or lodge to be picked up. If you’ve flown to Johannesburg, there are multiple car rental options that will allow you to drive to the Pilanesberg National Park.

  • What are some things to do in Pilanesberg?

    Pilanesberg, Sun City, is a great place to get out and enjoy an adventure. There are safaris, tours, camping locations, and more. Game drives take place in open safari vehicles and can bring you close to rhinos, lions, elephants, and other wild safari animals. For a more relaxing activity, you can opt for hot air ballooning. Since this takes place over the national park, there’s no city noise, and the scenery is spectacular. More active or athletic adventurers can go on a walking safari. This intense activity is led by an experienced guide and will bring you closer to details and natural wildlife on the safari that often gets missed in a game drive. Other activities include relaxing with a spa day, tribal dancing, birding safaris, archery, quad bikes, and more. Located in a special corner of the Pilanesberg National Park is the Black Rhino Game Reserve, where you can see these majestic creatures. For accommodations, options range from more simple chalets and tents, which bring you close to the nature of the safari, to more luxurious lodges, which are great for relaxing and getting away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The luxury lodges are ideal for a romantic anniversary vacation or a honeymoon. There are also child-friendly lodges, which feature baby cots, as well as playgrounds, swimming pools, and other family-fun options.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Pilanesberg?

    Since Pilanesberg, Sun City, is located in South Africa, no passport or visa is needed, as long as you are traveling from within the country.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South 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 South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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

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

    Bloemfontein Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Bloemfontein Intl typically cost R419, while return flights cost around R910.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around R3 750, however they can be found for as little as R52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South 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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