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Route
Depart
Return
Washington, D.C.Cape Town
IAD - CPT
IADCPT
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 11/10
9:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/20
5:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop25h 30m
Washington, D.C.Cape Town
IAD - CPT
IADCPT
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 9/24
1:30 pm-11:50 am
1 stop40h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/1
4:35 pm-11:45 am
1 stop25h 10m
NewarkJohannesburg
EWR - JNB
EWRJNB
Newark
Thu 9/18
9:45 pm-3:55 am
2 stops24h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/25
10:50 pm-7:45 pm
2 stops26h 55m
NewarkJohannesburg
EWR - JNB
EWRJNB
Newark
Sun 9/14
9:45 pm-3:55 am
2 stops24h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 9/24
10:50 pm-7:45 pm
2 stops26h 55m
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 9/17
8:55 pm-11:00 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/24
6:55 pm-11:05 am
1 stop22h 10m
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 10/28
6:29 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops35h 41m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/5
8:35 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop24h 15m
Washington, D.C.Cape Town
DCA - CPT
DCACPT
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 2/1
6:00 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop17h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/14
8:50 pm-9:19 am
1 stop19h 29m
New YorkCape Town
LGA - CPT
LGACPT
New York LaGuardia
Mon 9/29
6:00 am-3:20 pm
1 stop27h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/14
8:00 pm-9:43 am
1 stop19h 43m
Washington, D.C.Cape Town
DCA - CPT
DCACPT
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 1/27
10:00 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops38h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/10
9:30 pm-10:56 am
1 stop20h 26m
New YorkCape Town
LGA - CPT
LGACPT
New York LaGuardia
Mon 10/20
1:59 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop21h 51m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/28
9:30 pm-7:43 pm
2 stops28h 13m
Best One-Way Price | $458 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $905 |
Fastest flight time | 26h 25m |
Popular in | December |
While there are more than just a few landmarks in South Africa, most momondo users find Cape Town International Convention Centre, Camps Bay Beach, Pilanesberg National Park, and Nelson Mandela Square to be the most interesting places to see in the country.
The closest airport to Cape Town International Convention Centre 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.
Of the 21 airlines that fly to South Africa, United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines happen to be the most favored based on our user data. United Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 34% of users choosing them for their travels to South Africa.
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, 48% 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 $753 or as high as $21,281. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to South Africa for $3,134 or less is a good deal, whereas $3,653 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 Saturday, is your best option. Departing on a Friday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to South Africa.
If you're headed to South Africa, consider flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg for the best deals, with an average airfare of $753. Alternatively, Cape Town Intl airport in Cape Town is a close second for cheapest flights to South Africa with an average airfare of $770.
Prices for flights to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
The number of operators available for flights to South Africa is 55 as of August 2025.
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to South Africa.
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
It is quick and easy to find flights to South Africa on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to South Africa that suits you.
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to South Africa to just show those with flexible booking policies.
momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to South Africa. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.
If you are not ready to book a flight to South Africa now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to South Africa and let you know when they change.