€302 Cheap flights to South Africa

South African Astronomical Observatory is the most popular place of interest in South Africa. Many travellers make it a point to stop there while travelling to South Africa. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in South Africa would be Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town International Convention Centre, or Sea Point Pavilion.

Flying into Cape Town Airport is typically the best way to visit South African Astronomical Observatory, since it is the closest airport to the area.

The cheapest flights to South Africa recently found by momondo users are €106 with FlySafair, €443 with SWISS, and €502 with Etihad Airways.

There are a total of 11 airlines that operate flight routes to South Africa, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 32% of those flying into South Africa choose to fly with Qatar Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with Qatar Airways, then Turkish Airlines and British Airways are also popular airlines to fly with.

According to our data, 46% of momondo users who travelled to South Africa in the last year flew into Johannesburg OR Tambo (located in Johannesburg), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in South Africa, but the majority of our users take flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo in order to visit Johannesburg and it’s surrounding areas.

Prices for flights to South Africa are updated daily.

There are 12 operators available for flights to South Africa as of October 2026.

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to South Africa.

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.