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Cheap flights to South Africa from S$ 555

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21 May — 28 May1
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Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 212,428 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

S$ 1,229

Return from

S$ 1,008

One-way from

S$ 555
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Singapore Changi to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to South Africa

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Cheap flights to South Africa in May & June 2024

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Cheap flights to Johannesburg
Thu 23-502:00SIN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 30-514:30JNB - SIN
1 stop18h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16-5S$ 914
Mon 27-518:45SIN - JNB
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 29-520:15JNB - SIN
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 15-5S$ 1,069
Fri 24-510:30SIN - JNB
1 stop35h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 30-513:35JNB - SIN
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,120
Mon 27-519:15SIN - JNB
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 29-513:35JNB - SIN
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15-5S$ 1,151
Sun 26-502:00SIN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 29-514:30JNB - SIN
1 stop18h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15-5S$ 1,160
Fri 24-510:30SIN - JNB
1 stop35h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 30-509:35JNB - SIN
3 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,173
Thu 23-502:00SIN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30-509:55JNB - SIN
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,194
Sat 1-600:50SIN - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Sat 13-719:10JNB - SIN
1 stop20h 35mEmirates
Deal found 15-5S$ 1,195
Mon 27-518:45SIN - JNB
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 29-509:35JNB - SIN
3 stops24h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15-5S$ 1,198
Cheap flights to Cape Town
Thu 23-502:00SIN - CPT
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 6-615:20CPT - SIN
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,070
Sun 16-618:45SIN - CPT
2 stops32h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26-613:00CPT - SIN
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,250
Sun 16-612:20SIN - CPT
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26-613:05CPT - SIN
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,272
Sat 15-600:50SIN - CPT
1 stop40h 45mEmirates
Wed 26-613:05CPT - SIN
1 stop26h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,318
Sun 16-621:00SIN - CPT
1 stop20h 35mEmirates
Wed 26-613:05CPT - SIN
1 stop26h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,320
Sat 15-601:40SIN - CPT
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26-618:05CPT - SIN
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,386
Thu 23-501:40SIN - CPT
1 stop39h 55mEmirates
Thu 6-609:20CPT - SIN
2 stops30h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,474
Sun 16-619:15SIN - CPT
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26-613:00CPT - SIN
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,662
Sat 15-602:15SIN - CPT
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 26-609:20CPT - SIN
2 stops24h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,804

South Africa 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Africa in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 212,428 searches and data were last updated on 16 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Africa in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 23-502:00SIN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 30-514:30JNB - SIN
1 stop18h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16-5S$ 914
Sun 21-720:55SIN - JNB
1 stop17h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 25-709:55JNB - SIN
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,008
Thu 18-710:30SIN - JNB
1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 25-713:35JNB - SIN
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,039
Mon 27-518:45SIN - JNB
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 29-520:15JNB - SIN
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 15-5S$ 1,069
Thu 23-502:00SIN - CPT
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 6-615:20CPT - SIN
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,070
Thu 15-802:00SIN - CPT
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 21-814:35CPT - SIN
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16-5S$ 1,093

One-way flights to South Africa

Explore one-way flight options to South Africa for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 212,428 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights traveling to South Africa at this time. Book a round-trip flight to South Africa instead by using the search form above.
Thu 18-702:00SIN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16-5S$ 555
Wed 17-721:20SIN - CPT
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 662

Direct flights to South Africa

Sat 15-601:30SIN - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25-613:45JNB - SIN
Nonstop10h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15-5S$ 2,094
Sat 15-601:30SIN - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26-613:45JNB - SIN
Nonstop10h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15-5S$ 2,207
Thu 30-501:30SIN - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5-713:45JNB - SIN
Nonstop10h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15-5S$ 2,263
Sun 15-901:30SIN - CPT
Nonstop13h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 1-1010:40CPT - SIN
Nonstop13h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 2,317
Sun 16-601:30SIN - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25-613:45JNB - SIN
Nonstop10h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15-5S$ 2,318
Sat 15-601:30SIN - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27-613:45JNB - SIN
Nonstop10h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15-5S$ 2,431
Sat 20-701:30SIN - CPT
Nonstop13h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25-710:40CPT - SIN
Nonstop13h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 2,431
Sat 29-601:30SIN - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 22-713:45JNB - SIN
Nonstop10h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15-5S$ 2,436
Sat 20-701:30SIN - JNB
Nonstop10h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25-713:45JNB - SIN
Nonstop10h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16-5S$ 2,471

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 212,428 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

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S$ 1,008 - S$ 1,505

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Singapore ChangiJohannesburg OR Tambo

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Sun 21-7

1 stop17h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25-7

1 stop17h 50m

S$ 1,008

Singapore ChangiJohannesburg OR Tambo

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Thu 18-7

1 stop36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25-7

1 stop25h 10m

S$ 1,039

Singapore ChangiJohannesburg OR Tambo

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Mon 27-5

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29-5

1 stop18h 30m

S$ 1,046

Singapore ChangiCape Town Intl

SIN - CPT

SINCPT

Singapore Changi

Thu 15-8

1 stop17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21-8

1 stop18h 15m

S$ 1,093

Singapore ChangiJohannesburg OR Tambo

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Wed 17-7

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25-7

1 stop20h 35m

S$ 1,171

Singapore ChangiCape Town Intl

SIN - CPT

SINCPT

Singapore Changi

Thu 31-10

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15-11

2 stops23h 35m

S$ 1,186

Singapore ChangiJohannesburg OR Tambo

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Wed 17-7

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24-7

2 stops30h 35m

S$ 1,505

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Deals found on 16-5

Average price of flights to South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Africa is currently S$ 608 while a return flight costs S$ 1,150. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in South Africa by month

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

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to South Africa, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 16 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Qatar Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

Where are the most popular flight destinations in South Africa?

The most popular flight destination in South Africa, according to our users, is Johannesburg, followed by Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Hoedspruit.

At the southern most tip of Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean seamlessly meets the Indian Ocean rests South Africa. Plagued with a turbulent past this remarkable country has finally found its identity; one that intrepid travellers are quickly discovering can be mesmeric. It is this innate characteristic that draws thousands to book flights to South Africa annually.

The most popular stop for travellers taking flights to South Africa is Cape Town. The oldest city in southern Africa is by far the most progressive, with its trendy restaurants, buzzing nightlife and quirky shops. North of Cape Town is the vibrant, brash city of Johannesburg which most travellers visit on their way to Kruger Park – the biggest and most famous wildlife reserve in the world.

The towns along the coast of the country are also well worth a visit. Durban, in the northeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, has the best surf beaches while Port Elizabeth’s quaint cafes provide a good rest-stop on the way to the Garden Route. This coastal strip with its lagoons, forests and stunning beaches has become the second most popular destination after Cape Town.

South Africa climate

Southern Hemisphere rules apply in South Africa. Winter is May to August; Spring September to October; Summer November to February and Autumn March to April. The climate is, in general, temperate with long sunny days. Most of the provinces have some rain in the summer, however in the Western Cape rain falls during the winter months.

Getting around South Africa

There are eight domestic airlines operating flights around South Africa. British Airways flies from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, and between Cape Town and Durban. South African Airways, the national carrier, flies to several destinations including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, George, Upington, Kimberley, East London, Mthatha, Margate, and Sun City. South African Express flies between Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London and George and several other cities.

Other airlines offering domestic flights include Kululu.com, Mango and Nationwide. There are also smaller charter airlines

Intercape, Greyhound and Translux offer services around the country.

Rail: Spoornet connects the major cities; Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, Cape Town or Durban for example. The Blue Train is a luxury service (scheduled and charter) that runs Pretoria – Cape Town – Pretoria. There are special packaged routes too. Rovos Rail is another luxury service and the Steam Train Company offers scenic tours old-style.

Roads are good and car rental companies with branches at the airports and around the country include Avis, Budget and Europcar. It’s also possible to rent a motorbike or campervan/motorhome. Drive on the left.

What is good to know if travelling to South Africa?

  • South Africa has 20 national parks, of which Kruger is the largest and best-known. It was established in 1898 and is about the size of Wales. It is home to 147 mammals, 114 types of reptiles, and 507 species of birds. Among them are hippos, crocodiles, Impala antelopes (most numerous animal), zebras, buffaloes, giraffes and elephants. The big cats call Kruger home too – there are 1,500 lions, 900 leopards and 300 cheetahs. There are several rest camps throughout the park ranging from huts and family cottages to luxury guest houses.
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is composed of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (of South Africa) and Gemsbok National Park (of Botswana). It has more than 3.6 million hectares. In such a large space, vegetation is sparse and most of the animals concentrate around the Auob and Nossob riverbeds. Ground squirrel and suricate (meerkat) are the most numerous animals; badger, pangolin (anteater) and fox are also in residence. There are raptors (eagles, vultures, falcons and kestrels) as well as predators (cheetah, leopard, hyena and lion).
  • Whales, turtles and penguins: view breaching whales at Hermanus, south of Cape Town. The town has its own whale crier, who blows his horn in a “Morse” code, signaling the location of whales. There are African Jackass Penguins on Boulder’s Beach in Simonstown (Simon’s Town). To spot Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles nesting, head to St Lucia in KwaZulu Natal. The turtles nest between November and January and hatch between January and March.
  • Johannesburg has the Apartheid Museum and MuseuMAfricA, a history and cultural museum. Far from Austria, the South African Lipizzaners, are in action each Sunday morning in Kyalami. During Easter, the horses will dance to the music of the 1970s.
  • Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The cable car whooshes up the mountain (1085m / 3,560 feet) in less than ten minutes and has a rotating floor offering 360-degree views of the city.
  • Trivago is a useful website for user reviews and recommendations on accommodation in South Africa. The site includes pages on a range of hotels across the country, including those in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Hermanus.
  • When is the best time to fly to South Africa?

    South Africa is a year-round destination. The best times to book flights to South Africa depends on the activity you have in mind. South Africa’s summer lasts from November to February – warm with heavy rains in the afternoons. Average winter temperatures range between 11 degrees in Johannesburg and 17 degrees in Durban; while summer temperatures hover between 29 (in Johannesburg) and 24 (in Durban). The best time to watch game is spring (August to October). Whale watchers should visit between mid-June and the end of October for Southern Right Whales and between August and December for Humpback Whales. For diving and surfing – April to September; hiking – spring and autumn as summer temperatures can be very high.

  • How long is the flight to South Africa?

    Direct flights from Singapore to South Africa take around 10h 40min on average. However, most flight services to South Africa from Singapore involve one or two stops along the way. This may increase the travel time to over 35h depending on the number of stops and the duration at each stopover, but the flight tickets will be cheaper. You can opt to travel to Cape Town or Johannesburg in South Africa from Singapore. Flights from Singapore to Cape Town take around 15h or more, while those to Johannesburg take around 10h or more. With a direct flight from Singapore to Johannesburg, you can travel to South Africa without too much trouble. However, if you have ample time, there are several cheap flights to South Africa with multiple stops.

  • Where can you get direct flights to South Africa from?

    There is currently only one direct flight available to O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, in South Africa from Singapore. The flight duration is about 10h 40min. Fortunately, there are also several indirect flight services between Singapore and South Africa. You can fly from Singapore to either Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or George. Some of the common stops for indirect flights from Singapore to South Africa include Doha, Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bangkok and more.

  • What is the best way to travel around South Africa?

    You can travel around South Africa either by bus, train, car or air. If you choose to travel by bus, you can opt for buses run by Greyhound, Intercape or Baz Bus. The Baz Bus caters to backpackers and tourists by offering plenty of stops along its routes. Trains are another great way to travel around South Africa. You will be able to find daily trains travelling around Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, East London and Port Elizabeth at affordable rates. You can also opt to travel via air between cities and towns in South Africa. You will be able to get hold of cheap South Africa flight deals by opting for early morning flights closer to your travel dates. You can also hire a car and travel around South Africa on your own.

  • What are some things to do in South Africa?

    South Africa is famous for its unique wildlife and landscape. Visitors to South Africa will not be disappointed with what this country has to offer. A visit to South Africa is incomplete without a safari; the Kruger National Park is a popular destination for safaris among the locals and tourists alike. Check out Cape Town and immerse yourself in this vibrant city that offers picturesque beaches, local food, lively bars and plenty more. If you have an affinity for surfing, you’ll want to take a trip to Jeffreys Bay near Port Elizabeth to catch some big waves. If you are a beginner, you can also enrol for some surfing lessons at Durban. Some other popular tourist destinations in South Africa include Drakensberg Mountains, Robben Island, Cape Winelands and Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. You can also try your hand at scuba diving and whale watching in South Africa.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to South Africa?

    Singapore passport holders can travel to South Africa for a visa-free stay for up to 90 days. Your passport has to be valid for the next six months and needs at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.

  • 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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

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

    Cape Town Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl Airport typically cost S$ 62, while return flights cost around S$ 990.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around S$ 1,555, however they can be found for as little as S$ 736.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Singapore offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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