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Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Singapore Airlines
1 Sept
PER
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
28 Sept
JNB
34h 05m
1 stop
PER
$1,446
Singapore Airlines
4 Sept
PER
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
11 Sept
JNB
26h 45m
1 stop
PER
$1,496
Singapore Airlines
22 Oct
MEL
32h 55m
1 stop
JNB
12 Nov
JNB
31h 05m
1 stop
MEL
$1,496
Singapore Airlines
2 Sept
PER
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
29 Sept
JNB
33h 25m
1 stop
PER
$1,525
Multiple Airlines
13 Sept
PER
33h 35m
2 stops
JNB
14 Sept
JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
PER
$1,543
Singapore Airlines
9 Aug
PER
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
31 Aug
JNB
36h 15m
1 stop
PER
$1,562
Singapore Airlines
23 July
PER
35h 35m
1 stop
JNB
28 July
JNB
21h 30m
1 stop
PER
$1,619
Singapore Airlines
24 July
PER
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
28 July
JNB
34h 05m
1 stop
PER
$1,632
Singapore Airlines
28 July
PER
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
13 Aug
JNB
33h 25m
1 stop
PER
$1,643
Singapore Airlines
28 July
PER
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB
13 Aug
JNB
33h 25m
1 stop
PER
$1,650
Singapore Airlines
10 Aug
BNE
33h 10m
1 stop
JNB
12 Oct
JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
BNE
$1,654
Singapore Airlines
3 Aug
MEL
32h 55m
1 stop
JNB
10 Aug
JNB
36h 45m
1 stop
MEL
$1,656

Flights to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines
9 Nov
SYD
23h 15m
2 stops
CPT
23 Nov
CPT
40h 10m
2 stops
SYD
$1,643
Singapore Airlines
29 Sept
MEL
35h 30m
2 stops
CPT
22 Oct
CPT
25h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$1,764
Qatar Airways
5 Nov
SYD
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT
15 Nov
CPT
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$1,771
Qatar Airways
10 Nov
SYD
34h 35m
1 stop
CPT
22 Nov
CPT
26h 55m
1 stop
SYD
$1,777
Singapore Airlines
3 Nov
BNE
23h 15m
2 stops
CPT
17 Nov
CPT
40h 05m
2 stops
BNE
$1,800
Singapore Airlines
3 Nov
BNE
23h 15m
2 stops
CPT
17 Nov
CPT
40h 05m
2 stops
BNE
$1,803
Qatar Airways
8 Nov
SYD
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT
10 Nov
CPT
45h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$1,848
Qatar Airways
8 Nov
SYD
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT
10 Nov
CPT
45h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$1,857
Multiple Airlines
26 July
SYD
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT
30 July
CPT
53h 35m
2 stops
SYD
$1,865
Multiple Airlines
18 Aug
SYD
34h 40m
1 stop
CPT
15 Sept
CPT
53h 35m
2 stops
SYD
$1,868
Multiple Airlines
8 Nov
SYD
34h 40m
1 stop
CPT
10 Nov
CPT
63h 35m
2 stops
SYD
$1,870
Singapore Airlines
3 Nov
BNE
23h 15m
2 stops
CPT
17 Nov
CPT
40h 05m
2 stops
BNE
$1,870

Flights to Durban

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Multiple Airlines
4 Aug
MEL
38h 00m
3 stops
DUR
16 Aug
DUR
44h 45m
2 stops
MEL
$2,064
Multiple Airlines
4 Aug
MEL
28h 50m
2 stops
DUR
16 Aug
DUR
44h 45m
2 stops
MEL
$2,151
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
MEL
24h 35m
2 stops
DUR
12 Nov
DUR
29h 25m
2 stops
MEL
$2,169
Multiple Airlines
30 July
PER
40h 30m
2 stops
DUR
7 Aug
DUR
24h 30m
2 stops
PER
$2,181
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
MEL
24h 35m
2 stops
DUR
12 Nov
DUR
29h 25m
2 stops
MEL
$2,191
Multiple Airlines
31 July
PER
52h 25m
3 stops
DUR
7 Aug
DUR
24h 30m
2 stops
PER
$2,226
Multiple Airlines
28 July
PER
41h 50m
2 stops
DUR
10 Aug
DUR
26h 50m
2 stops
PER
$2,269
Multiple Airlines
16 Sept
PER
29h 45m
2 stops
DUR
6 Oct
DUR
41h 25m
2 stops
PER
$2,288
Multiple Airlines
24 July
PER
52h 25m
3 stops
DUR
28 July
DUR
40h 35m
2 stops
PER
$2,305
Qantas Airways
24 July
PER
25h 40m
1 stop
DUR
28 July
DUR
21h 10m
1 stop
PER
$2,322
Multiple Airlines
24 July
PER
52h 25m
3 stops
DUR
28 July
DUR
43h 00m
2 stops
PER
$2,323
Qantas Airways
24 July
PER
25h 40m
1 stop
DUR
28 July
DUR
21h 10m
1 stop
PER
$2,326

Flights to Port Elizabeth

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Multiple Airlines
20 July
SYD
31h 10m
2 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
35h 50m
2 stops
SYD
$2,373
Multiple Airlines
20 July
SYD
26h 35m
2 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
32h 35m
2 stops
SYD
$2,389
Multiple Airlines
20 July
SYD
48h 10m
2 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
18h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$2,500
Multiple Airlines
20 July
SYD
48h 10m
2 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
18h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$2,503
Qantas Airways
20 July
SYD
18h 25m
1 stop
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
23h 55m
1 stop
SYD
$2,641
Qantas Airways
20 July
SYD
18h 25m
1 stop
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
18h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$2,648
Multiple Airlines
20 July
SYD
32h 40m
3 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
35h 50m
2 stops
SYD
$2,844
Qatar Airways
20 July
SYD
32h 15m
2 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
37h 55m
3 stops
SYD
$3,042
Qatar Airways
20 July
SYD
34h 55m
3 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
48h 55m
3 stops
SYD
$3,547
Qatar Airways
20 July
SYD
53h 00m
3 stops
PLZ
27 July
PLZ
37h 55m
3 stops
SYD
$3,841

Flights to Hoedspruit

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Qatar Airways
17 Nov
BNE
47h 55m
2 stops
HDS
20 Nov
HDS
67h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,634
Qatar Airways
17 Nov
BNE
47h 55m
2 stops
HDS
20 Nov
HDS
67h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,638

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06:25 - 19:20
PER
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JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 12:30
JNB
-
PER
34h 05m
1 stop
$1,446Singapore Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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16:55 - 19:20
PER
-
JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 05:10
JNB
-
PER
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,496Singapore Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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04:45 - 08:20
PER
-
JNB
33h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 18:35
JNB
-
PER
39h 40m
1 stop
$1,543Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 04:00
PER
-
JNB
48h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 18:45
JNB
-
PER
24h 00m
1 stop
$1,633Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:30
SYD
-
CPT
27h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:50
CPT
-
SYD
33h 15m
1 stop
$1,771Qatar Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 17:25
SYD
-
CPT
34h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 06:50
CPT
-
SYD
26h 55m
1 stop
$1,777Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:50 - 08:20
SYD
-
JNB
43h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 06:10
JNB
-
SYD
36h 25m
1 stop
$1,847Etihad Airways
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 08:15
SYD
-
JNB
43h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 06:35
JNB
-
SYD
35h 45m
1 stop
$1,848Etihad Airways
Thu, 15 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 19:55
PER
-
CPT
34h 55m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 14:25
CPT
-
PER
23h 25m
1 stop
$2,226Qantas Airways
Sun, 19 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
AVV
-
JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
-
AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
$2,417Qantas Airways
Wed, 22 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug

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Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 78,305 searches and data was last updated on 20 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 1/9

06:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:25-12:30

1 stop34h 05m

$1,446

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 4/9

16:55-19:20

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

20:25-05:10

1 stop26h 45m

$1,496

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 13/9

04:45-08:20

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

$1,543

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 14/10

09:55-04:00

3 stops48h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

12:45-18:45

1 stop24h 00m

$1,633

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,771

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,777

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

20:50-08:20

1 stop43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

09:45-06:10

1 stop36h 25m

$1,847

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

21:35-08:15

1 stop43h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,848

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 19/7

15:00-19:55

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

09:00-14:25

1 stop23h 25m

$2,226
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 22/7

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,417

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The best prices found on momondo for flights to South Africa are:
$62 per person with FlySafair
$79 per person with Airlink
$92 per person with Lift

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Cheap South Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about South Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$863

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,446

Fastest flight time

26h 55m

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The best one-way flight price to South Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $863 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo).
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The best round-trip flight price to South Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,446 (Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo).
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The fastest flight to South Africa from Australia takes 26h 55m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo).
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December has the highest demand for flights to South Africa, with a 7% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to South Africa

What is the best airport to land at to visit Fish Hoek Beach?

The closest airport to Fish Hoek Beach is Cape Town Airport, which is located in Cape Town. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Cape Town Airport will be your best bet.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

There are 9 airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, but Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and South African happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 34% of those who searched for flights to South Africa looked to travel with Singapore Airlines, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

What is the most popular airport in South Africa to fly to?

Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular airport in South Africa to fly to, with 49% of all users travelling to South Africa opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Johannesburg, which is the city in South Africa that is closest to Johannesburg OR Tambo, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

How much are flights to South Africa?

The cost to fly to South Africa varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as $942 or as high as $9,570. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to South Africa for $3,469 or less is a good deal, whereas $3,786 is the average cost.

What is the best day of the week to fly to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa on a Monday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to South Africa is on a Friday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Africa?

Prices for flights to South Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Africa?

As of June 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly to South Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South Africa?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to South Africa.

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All flight searches to South Africa on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to South Africa.

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