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Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/3

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

15:05-17:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

09:55-12:00

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/3

07:00-09:05

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$173

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CPT Cape Town Intl

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

16:20-18:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$173

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/3

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

06:05-08:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT Cape Town Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

09:00-11:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

CPT-JNB

JNB-CPT

DPS-MNL

DPS-BNE

DPS-SYD

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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.

ZA0-AKL

CPT-JNB

JNB-CPT

DPS-MNL

DPS-BNE

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $2,016). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of $2,593). 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 round-trip flights from South Africa you’ll fly on: Qantas Airways, Emirates, South African, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways

Emirates

South African

Qatar Airways

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

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Cape Town Intl, with prices starting at $78. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cape Town Intl

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Port Elizabeth

Polokwane

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

7.7

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

7.3

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Africa is currently February; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?
Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from South Africa:
Fly from Johannesburg to Auckland from $1,681 round trip
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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight from South Africa today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight from South Africa by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from South Africa with no change fees.

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