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Summary info about South Africa flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $424 |
|---|---|
Best Round-Trip Price | $557 |
Fastest flight time | 20h 35m |
Operated By | 7 airlines |
Cheapest flights to cities in South Africa
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Useful information for your flight to South Africa
Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to South Africa
South Africa is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (901%) visit Johannesburg more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in South Africa include Cape Town and Durban.
While there are more than just a few landmarks in South Africa, most momondo users find Camps Bay Beach, Pilanesberg National Park, Umhlanga Rocks Beach, and Montecasino to be the most interesting places to see in the country.
The closest airport to Camps Bay 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.
The best prices found on momondo for flights to South Africa are:
$6 per person with Cemair
$7 per person with FlySafair
$7 per person with Airlink
Of the 23 airlines that fly to South Africa, South African, British Airways and United Airlines happen to be the most favored based on our user data. South African is the most popular among the three airlines, with 22% of users choosing them for their travels to South Africa.
The flight from United States to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in United States) to Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 26h 35m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in United States) to Johannesburg OR Tambo, then the average flight time is 22h 35m.
Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular airport in South Africa to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to South Africa in the past year, 46% of them chose to fly into Johannesburg’s Johannesburg OR Tambo airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within South Africa that are also a great option to fly to.
The cost to fly to South Africa varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as $9 or as high as $50,028. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to South Africa for $2,356 or less is a good deal, whereas $2,466 is the average cost.
If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to South Africa, then be sure to book your departure on a Tuesday. Flying out on a Tuesday, as well as a Wednesday, is your best option. Departing on a Saturday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to South Africa.
Can I fly to South Africa from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter South Africa.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
Can I fly back to United States from South Africa?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Popular cities and sights
Looking to visit South Africa? Check out these cities and spend time seeing some of the most popular sights in the country
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Sandton Convention Centre
Montecasino
Topstar Screen and City View
Absa Art Gallery
Cape Town
Greenmarket Square
Castle of Good Hope
Newlands Stadium
Kalk Bay Beach
Iziko Old Town House Museum
Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Phezulu Safari Beach
uShaka Marine World
Kwa Muhle Museum
South Beach
Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Hobie Beach
King's Beach
Humewood Beach
Summerstrand Beach
Hoedspruit
Echo Caves
Khamai Reptile Centre
Nelspruit
Sudwala Caves
Mbombela Stadium
East London
Eastern Beach
Nahoon Beach
Bonza Bay Beach
Bloemfontein
Free State Stadium
Mangaung Oval
Oliewne Art Gallery
National Women's Monument and War Museum
Freshford House Museum
Kimberley
Big Hole
De Beers Diamond Oval
Vaalbos National Park
Magersfontein Battlefield
Kimberley Mine Museum Village
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Sandton Convention Centre
Montecasino
Topstar Screen and City View
Absa Art Gallery
Cape Town
Greenmarket Square
Castle of Good Hope
Newlands Stadium
Kalk Bay Beach
Iziko Old Town House Museum
Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Phezulu Safari Beach
uShaka Marine World
Kwa Muhle Museum
South Beach
Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Hobie Beach
King's Beach
Humewood Beach
Summerstrand Beach
Hoedspruit
Echo Caves
Khamai Reptile Centre
Nelspruit
Sudwala Caves
Mbombela Stadium
East London
Eastern Beach
Nahoon Beach
Bonza Bay Beach
Bloemfontein
Free State Stadium
Mangaung Oval
Oliewne Art Gallery
National Women's Monument and War Museum
Freshford House Museum
Kimberley
Big Hole
De Beers Diamond Oval
Vaalbos National Park
Magersfontein Battlefield
Kimberley Mine Museum Village
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Sandton Convention Centre
Montecasino
Topstar Screen and City View
Absa Art Gallery
Cape Town
Greenmarket Square
Castle of Good Hope
Newlands Stadium
Kalk Bay Beach
Iziko Old Town House Museum
Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Phezulu Safari Beach
uShaka Marine World
Kwa Muhle Museum
South Beach
Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Hobie Beach
King's Beach
Humewood Beach
Summerstrand Beach
Hoedspruit
Echo Caves
Khamai Reptile Centre
Nelspruit
Sudwala Caves
Mbombela Stadium
East London
Eastern Beach
Nahoon Beach
Bonza Bay Beach
Bloemfontein
Free State Stadium
Mangaung Oval
Oliewne Art Gallery
National Women's Monument and War Museum
Freshford House Museum
Kimberley
Big Hole
De Beers Diamond Oval
Vaalbos National Park
Magersfontein Battlefield
Kimberley Mine Museum Village
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These routes have the cheapest flights to South Africa found by momondo users in United States
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | Johannesburg | 20h 20m | $557 |
| Chicago | Johannesburg | 23h 31m | $574 |
| Baltimore | Johannesburg | 24h 00m | $587 |
| Detroit | Cape Town | 29h 45m | $663 |
| Washington, D.C. | Cape Town | 21h 00m | $674 |
| Newark | Johannesburg | 14h 40m | $683 |
| Baltimore | Cape Town | 26h 31m | $710 |
| New York | Johannesburg | 19h 20m | $713 |
| Minneapolis | Cape Town | 21h 30m | $723 |
| Boston | Johannesburg | 22h 00m | $765 |
| Newark | Cape Town | 20h 35m | $769 |
| Los Angeles | Johannesburg | 26h 35m | $793 |
| Houston | Johannesburg | 23h 20m | $800 |
| New York | Cape Town | 21h 10m | $815 |
| Boston | Cape Town | 19h 10m | $823 |
| Los Angeles | Cape Town | 26h 15m | $833 |
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