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1,165﷼+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 206,823 searches and data was last updated on enero 15, 2025.

Return from

2,127﷼

One-way from

1,165﷼

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

2,823﷼
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/13-2/16
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Doha to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/29
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 10m total
  • Doha to South Africa
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High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in January 2025
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sáb. 1/184:20 amDOH - JNB
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/268:50 amJNB - DOH
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/142,120﷼
sáb. 1/184:20 amDOH - CPT
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/212:35 pmCPT - DOH
Nonstop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/142,688﷼
mar. 3/42:00 pmDOH - CPT
2 stops27h 40mEgyptair
lun. 3/105:20 pmCPT - DOH
2 stops18h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 1/143,093﷼
sáb. 2/158:45 amDOH - JNB
1 stop18h 35mRwandAir
vie. 2/214:50 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 1/153,377﷼
jue. 6/55:55 amDOH - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 6/144:35 pmCPT - DOH
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/143,669﷼
mié. 2/122:05 amDOH - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mQatar Airways
vie. 2/288:05 amJNB - DOH
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/153,796﷼

Find flights to South Africa within your budget

Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 206,823 searches and data was last updated on enero 15, 2025.

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DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

jue. 2/13

2:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 2/16

8:50 am-6:15 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

2,127﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

jue. 2/13

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 2/21

5:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 00m

2,884﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

mar. 3/4

2:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/10

5:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 40m

3,093﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

sáb. 2/15

8:45 am-2:20 am

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/21

4:50 pm-6:10 am

1 stop12h 20m

3,377﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

jue. 6/5

5:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 6/14

4:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop29h 55m

3,669﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

mié. 2/12

2:05 am-9:25 am

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/28

8:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

3,796﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

mié. 1/29

1:55 am-10:40 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 2/3

12:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

4,233﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

mar. 1/28

3:15 am-11:35 am

3 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/5

11:00 pm-2:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

4,397﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

mié. 2/12

4:25 am-7:10 am

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/28

9:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 30m

12,174﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

mié. 1/29

4:25 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 10m

1,165﷼

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Doha to South Africa takes 9 hours 2 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in Qatar will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from Doha to South Africa are scheduled on a Thursday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Doha to South Africa are Qatar Airways, Egyptair and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From 433﷼

Egyptair

Egyptair

From 451﷼

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From 364﷼

RwandAir

RwandAir

From 536﷼

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to South Africa are Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated enero 15, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,917 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
772 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

RwandAir
7.1
Good
27 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in South Africa?

The most popular flight destinations in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

    Durban King Shaka Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Durban King Shaka Intl typically cost 159﷼, while return flights cost around 719﷼.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around 1,270﷼, however they can be found for as little as 1,221﷼.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Doha Hamad Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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