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$59+ Cheap flights from South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
May 26 — Jun 21
Mon 5/26
Mon 6/2
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated May 21, 2025.

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$49 or less

Good one-way deal

$29 or less
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Sun 6/226:25 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 6/258:25 pmDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 5/20$59
Tue 6/36:00 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Sat 6/78:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Deal found 5/20$67
Mon 6/94:25 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/138:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$79
Tue 10/149:05 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Thu 10/1610:55 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 5/20$101
Sat 6/287:30 amJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Sun 7/611:00 amDUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Deal found 5/20$142
Fri 6/204:30 pmJNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mCemair
Mon 6/237:30 pmDUR - JNB
1 stop13h 30mCemair
Deal found 5/20$206
Mon 7/289:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 8/209:30 amLHR - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/20$622
Wed 6/189:50 amJNB - LHR
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/266:00 amLHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$635
Wed 6/187:35 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop27h 10mSWISS
Sat 6/217:15 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops37h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/20$652
Sun 6/110:50 pmJNB - LHR
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/199:00 pmLHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/20$668
Tue 6/107:00 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops38h 20mAustrian Airlines
Sat 6/147:30 pmLHR - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 5/20$671
Tue 6/107:00 pmJNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Sat 6/1411:05 amLHR - JNB
2 stops44h 30mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 5/20$683

Find flights from South Africa within your budget

Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on May 21, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

6:45 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/10

8:10 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$169

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

9:20 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/9

4:30 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

12:00 pm-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/12

8:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$180

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

1:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/17

7:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$188

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/20

4:30 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/23

7:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 30m

$206

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/28

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/20

9:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

$622

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

$635

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop27h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/21

7:15 pm-9:20 am

2 stops37h 05m

$652

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

10:50 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 6/19

9:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$668

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

7:00 pm-8:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/14

7:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops36h 05m

$671

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $786). Flying from South Africa in August will prove the most costly (average of $967). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

For flights departing from South Africa check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, Delta, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From $30
Airlink
Airlink
From $51
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $237
South African
South African
From $72

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at $24. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $24
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $26
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $26
Bloemfontein Intl
Bloemfontein Intl
From $28

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from South Africa. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your South Africa travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on May 21, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,238 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,238 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,238 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,298 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,238 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,238 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,238 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,238 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated May 21, 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to Atlanta, from $59; whereas Cape Town Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from $711. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from South Africa. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from South Africa to embark to:
    Fly from Johannesburg to Durban from $59 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to London from $587 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to New York from $732 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta from $941 round trip
    Fly from Sun City Resort to Washington, D.C. from $1,234 round trip

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