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$227+ Cheap flights from South Africa

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/7. 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.
JNB — AKL
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

09:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 22/6

20:50-08:20

1 stop34h 30m

$1,079

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

09:50-15:05

1 stop30h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

14:45-08:20

1 stop16h 35m

$1,192

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

12:40-07:35

1 stop19h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

09:30-04:00

1 stop17h 30m

$1,412

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:40-14:00

1 stop26h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

15:25-10:30

1 stop18h 05m

$1,412

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

09:30-04:00

1 stop17h 30m

$1,419

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:10-12:25

1 stop18h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 6/7

20:40-20:35

1 stop22h 55m

$1,495

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:00-15:10

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

11:20-09:40

2 stops21h 20m

$1,507
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

21:20-09:25

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,553

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:15-07:30

Nonstop11h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 16/5

09:05-04:00

1 stop17h 55m

$1,565

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

21:20-09:25

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,566

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of $1,250). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,771). 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, South African, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,531
South African
South African
From $191
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,991
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,190

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 $84. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $84
Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $92
Polokwane
Polokwane
From $114
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From $114

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific 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
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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Related info for your journey

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

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