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Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Singapore Airlines
17 Aug
ADL
33h 15m
1 stop
JNB
5 Sept
JNB
36h 25m
1 stop
ADL
$1,519
Singapore Airlines
14 Aug
PER
18h 55m
1 stop
JNB
15 Sept
JNB
21h 30m
1 stop
PER
$1,528
Singapore Airlines
8 Oct
MEL
36h 00m
1 stop
JNB
22 Oct
JNB
22h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$1,532
Singapore Airlines
5 Aug
MEL
21h 25m
1 stop
JNB
11 Aug
JNB
30h 35m
1 stop
MEL
$1,533
Singapore Airlines
6 Oct
MEL
21h 25m
1 stop
JNB
20 Oct
JNB
30h 35m
1 stop
MEL
$1,535
Singapore Airlines
3 Aug
PER
24h 10m
1 stop
JNB
26 Aug
JNB
26h 45m
1 stop
PER
$1,549
Singapore Airlines
6 Oct
MEL
27h 45m
1 stop
JNB
21 Oct
JNB
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL
$1,612
Singapore Airlines
8 Sept
SYD
40h 20m
1 stop
JNB
29 Sept
JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
SYD
$1,613
Qatar Airways
7 June
PER
41h 45m
1 stop
JNB
21 June
JNB
23h 55m
1 stop
PER
$1,649
Qatar Airways
6 June
PER
41h 45m
1 stop
JNB
20 June
JNB
23h 55m
1 stop
PER
$1,670
Qatar Airways
6 June
PER
35h 15m
1 stop
JNB
10 June
JNB
34h 05m
1 stop
PER
$1,673
Singapore Airlines
15 Sept
SYD
36h 30m
1 stop
JNB
29 Sept
JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
SYD
$1,673

Flights to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines
3 Nov
BNE
42h 00m
2 stops
CPT
17 Nov
CPT
36h 35m
2 stops
BNE
$1,627
Singapore Airlines
26 Oct
PER
22h 20m
2 stops
CPT
21 Nov
CPT
31h 15m
2 stops
PER
$1,827
Singapore Airlines
18 Nov
MEL
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT
9 Feb
CPT
34h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$1,833
Qatar Airways
25 Oct
PER
31h 35m
1 stop
CPT
2 Nov
CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
PER
$1,837
Qatar Airways
7 June
PER
44h 25m
1 stop
CPT
10 June
CPT
34h 25m
1 stop
PER
$1,848
Qatar Airways
11 Oct
PER
24h 45m
1 stop
CPT
29 Oct
CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
PER
$1,855
Singapore Airlines
3 Nov
BNE
32h 15m
2 stops
CPT
17 Nov
CPT
40h 05m
2 stops
BNE
$1,864
Singapore Airlines
3 Nov
BNE
32h 15m
2 stops
CPT
17 Nov
CPT
36h 35m
2 stops
BNE
$1,865
Multiple Airlines
25 Oct
PER
42h 55m
2 stops
CPT
2 Nov
CPT
48h 35m
2 stops
PER
$1,879
Singapore Airlines
5 Sept
MEL
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT
11 Sept
CPT
46h 30m
2 stops
MEL
$1,882
Qatar Airways
24 Oct
PER
24h 40m
1 stop
CPT
1 Nov
CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
PER
$1,888
Qatar Airways
7 June
PER
44h 25m
1 stop
CPT
21 June
CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
PER
$1,902

Flights to Durban

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Turkish Airlines
6 Nov
BNE
61h 30m
3 stops
DUR
18 Nov
DUR
54h 45m
3 stops
BNE
$1,836
Qatar Airways
18 Oct
PER
24h 55m
2 stops
DUR
1 Nov
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$1,839
Qatar Airways
17 Nov
PER
42h 10m
2 stops
DUR
9 Dec
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$1,854
Multiple Airlines
23 Oct
MEL
26h 55m
2 stops
DUR
17 Nov
DUR
32h 20m
2 stops
MEL
$1,928
Multiple Airlines
17 Nov
PER
25h 00m
2 stops
DUR
11 Dec
DUR
27h 20m
2 stops
PER
$1,979
Qatar Airways
22 Oct
PER
24h 55m
2 stops
DUR
26 Oct
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$2,019
Qatar Airways
15 Oct
PER
24h 55m
2 stops
DUR
29 Oct
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$2,021
Multiple Airlines
17 Nov
PER
27h 50m
2 stops
DUR
9 Dec
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$2,050
Qatar Airways
16 Oct
PER
41h 50m
2 stops
DUR
29 Oct
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$2,064
Qatar Airways
16 Oct
PER
24h 55m
2 stops
DUR
30 Oct
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$2,106
Qatar Airways
17 Nov
PER
33h 10m
3 stops
DUR
10 Dec
DUR
24h 20m
2 stops
PER
$2,132
Qatar Airways
22 July
PER
41h 55m
2 stops
DUR
29 July
DUR
24h 30m
2 stops
PER
$2,169

Flights to Port Elizabeth

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Qatar Airways
20 Nov
SYD
29h 05m
2 stops
PLZ
9 Dec
PLZ
37h 35m
3 stops
SYD
$2,357
Qatar Airways
20 Nov
SYD
29h 05m
2 stops
PLZ
5 Dec
PLZ
38h 50m
2 stops
SYD
$2,401
Emirates
3 Sept
PER
46h 45m
2 stops
PLZ
7 Sept
PLZ
43h 50m
2 stops
PER
$2,623
Emirates
3 Sept
PER
43h 35m
2 stops
PLZ
7 Sept
PLZ
52h 35m
2 stops
PER
$2,625
Qatar Airways
3 Sept
PER
51h 15m
2 stops
PLZ
7 Sept
PLZ
28h 20m
3 stops
PER
$2,670
Qatar Airways
3 Sept
PER
51h 15m
2 stops
PLZ
7 Sept
PLZ
28h 20m
3 stops
PER
$2,755
Multiple Airlines
8 July
SYD
31h 10m
2 stops
PLZ
22 July
PLZ
17h 25m
1 stop
SYD
$2,813
Multiple Airlines
8 July
SYD
37h 45m
2 stops
PLZ
22 July
PLZ
30h 25m
2 stops
SYD
$2,832
Qantas Airways
8 July
SYD
34h 20m
1 stop
PLZ
22 July
PLZ
23h 55m
1 stop
SYD
$2,960
Multiple Airlines
21 Nov
SYD
19h 30m
1 stop
PLZ
7 Dec
PLZ
16h 50m
1 stop
SYD
$3,089
Multiple Airlines
21 Nov
SYD
19h 30m
1 stop
PLZ
6 Dec
PLZ
29h 20m
2 stops
SYD
$3,262
Multiple Airlines
8 July
SYD
34h 55m
3 stops
PLZ
22 July
PLZ
39h 25m
2 stops
SYD
$3,365

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01:10 - 19:20
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JNB
24h 10m
1 stop
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20:25 - 05:10
JNB
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PER
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,480Singapore Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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17:35 - 19:20
ADL
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JNB
33h 15m
1 stop
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20:25 - 16:20
JNB
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ADL
36h 25m
1 stop
$1,519Singapore Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
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22:45 - 10:30
PER
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JNB
41h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 18:35
JNB
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PER
23h 55m
1 stop
$1,649Qatar Airways
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:30
PER
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JNB
41h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 18:35
JNB
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PER
23h 55m
1 stop
$1,670Qatar Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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16:10 - 14:20
MEL
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JNB
31h 10m
2 stops
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20:55 - 17:50
JNB
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MEL
35h 55m
1 stop
$1,720Multiple Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 08:20
SYD
-
JNB
43h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:10 - 18:50
JNB
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SYD
37h 40m
1 stop
$1,731Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 08:20
SYD
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JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 06:10
JNB
-
SYD
36h 20m
1 stop
$1,735Etihad Airways
Tue, 21 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 08:20
MEL
-
JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00
JNB
-
MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,742Etihad Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15
JNB
-
AVV
20h 45m
1 stop
$2,308Qantas Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
AVV
-
JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
$2,311Qantas Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul

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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 25 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 23/8

01:10-19:20

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-05:10

1 stop26h 45m

$1,480

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Mon 17/8

17:35-19:20

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-16:20

1 stop36h 25m

$1,519

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 7/6

22:45-10:30

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

12:40-18:35

1 stop23h 55m

$1,649

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 6/6

22:45-10:30

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

12:40-18:35

1 stop23h 55m

$1,670

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

20:55-17:50

1 stop35h 55m

$1,720

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

20:10-18:50

1 stop37h 40m

$1,731

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

15:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

09:50-06:10

1 stop36h 20m

$1,735

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,742

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,308
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,311

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The best prices found on momondo for flights to South Africa are:
$61 per person with FlySafair
$64 per person with Airlink
$91 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

$842

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,480

Fastest flight time

25h 30m

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The best one-way flight price to South Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $842 (Perth 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 $1,480 (Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo).
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The fastest flight to South Africa from Australia takes 25h 30m (Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo).
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December has the highest demand for flights to South Africa, with a 8% 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, 36% 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 $925 or as high as $9,403. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to South Africa for $3,368 or less is a good deal, whereas $3,658 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 May 2026, there are 15 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.

Can I find flights to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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