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Cheap flights to South Africa from AED 1,083

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ICT — JNB
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
Tue 14/5
Tue 21/5

Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 221,286 searches and data was last updated on 9 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,064

Return from

AED 1,785

One-way from

AED 1,083
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Average for return flights in May 2024
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From Dubai Intl to Johannesburg
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One-way flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to South Africa
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Find flights to South Africa

Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Africa on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 9 May 2024
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Cheap flights to South Africa in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular South Africa cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to South Africa in May and June 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Cheap flights to Johannesburg
Mon 17/600:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 29/710:45JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,785
Sat 15/600:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 26/701:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,807
Sat 25/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 1/610:45JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,811
Sat 11/506:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 13/501:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5AED 1,888
Fri 10/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 13/501:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5AED 1,891
Sun 26/517:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/614:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/5AED 1,921
Wed 8/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 21/501:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,946
Fri 14/600:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 29/712:10JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,957
Mon 13/511:45DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 26/520:15JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,979
Cheap flights to Cape Town
Wed 29/504:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/613:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5AED 2,416
Wed 22/523:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 27/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/5AED 2,468
Fri 24/523:25DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 2/613:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 2,479
Fri 10/504:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/513:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5AED 2,494
Wed 26/604:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/714:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5AED 2,505
Wed 29/523:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 2/615:20CPT - DXB
2 stops18h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/5AED 2,530
Mon 13/511:45DXB - CPT
2 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 26/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 2,545
Wed 12/600:55DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 17/614:30CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 2,563
Wed 22/523:25DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5AED 2,578

South Africa 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Africa in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 221,286 searches and data were last updated on 9 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Africa in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 17/600:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 29/710:45JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,785
Sat 15/600:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 26/701:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,807
Sat 25/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 1/610:45JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,811
Sat 11/506:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 13/501:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5AED 1,888
Fri 10/500:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 13/501:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5AED 1,891
Tue 30/705:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/823:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/5AED 1,899

One-way flights to South Africa

Explore one-way flight options to South Africa for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 221,286 searches and data was last updated on 9 May 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to South Africa. Users can also find round-trip South Africa flights by using the search form above.
Thu 6/600:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,083
Mon 4/1102:20DXB - CPT
1 stop19h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/5AED 1,396

Direct flights to South Africa

Sat 18/514:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Mon 20/519:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 7/5AED 2,472
Sun 26/514:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Sat 1/613:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 8/5AED 2,571
Tue 18/614:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Mon 29/722:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/5AED 2,868
Thu 19/914:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Wed 25/919:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 8/5AED 2,872
Tue 9/714:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Tue 16/713:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 8/5AED 3,081
Sun 30/609:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Tue 6/822:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mSouth African
Deal found 8/5AED 3,096
Fri 5/704:05DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Thu 22/813:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 8/5AED 3,111
Sat 15/614:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Sat 22/613:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 8/5AED 3,140
Fri 7/609:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Fri 14/613:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 8/5AED 3,173

Average price of flights to South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Africa is currently AED 1,239 while a return flight costs AED 2,139. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Africa (average of AED 505). Flying to South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of AED 714). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

AED 1,946

February

AED 1,895

March

AED 1,855

April

AED 1,924

May

AED 1,913

June

AED 2,215

July

AED 2,442

August

AED 2,053

September

AED 1,994

October

AED 2,215

November

AED 1,968

December

AED 2,622

Temperature and rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to South Africa is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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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 9 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Kenya Airways, Egypt Air and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

RwandAir
7.9
Good
49 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

SAUDIA
7.6
Good
955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

  • 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, SAUDIA is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

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

    Cape Town Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl Airport typically cost AED 85, while return flights cost around AED 159.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 632, however they can be found for as little as AED 103.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Dubai offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport).

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