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Cheap flights to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines
Mon, 25 Aug. - Mon, 8 Sep.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,260 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,260
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 Aug. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, 8 Sep., priced at AU$1,260 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar. - Mon, 30 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,263 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,263
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 16 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, 30 Mar., priced at AU$1,263 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 13 May
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,267 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,267
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 5 May from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Wed, 13 May, priced at AU$1,267 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar. - Mon, 16 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,358 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,358
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, 16 Mar., priced at AU$1,358 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb. - Tue, 10 Mar.
ADL
Adelaide
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,395 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,395
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb. from Adelaide to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, 10 Mar., priced at AU$1,395 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar. - Tue, 17 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
AU$1,457 Return, just found
AU$1,457
Return
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cape Town Intl., returning Tue, 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,457 just found
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb. - Wed, 4 Mar.
ADL
Adelaide
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
AU$1,613 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$1,613
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 17 Feb. from Adelaide to Cape Town Intl., returning Wed, 4 Mar., priced at AU$1,613 found 9 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon, 25 Aug. - Mon, 8 Sep.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,622 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,622
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 Aug. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Mon, 8 Sep., priced at AU$1,622 found 5 days ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 3 Nov. - Tue, 2 Dec.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,827 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,827
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Tue, 2 Dec., priced at AU$1,827 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 6 Nov. - Sun, 30 Nov.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
JNB
O.R. Tambo Intl.
AU$1,828 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,828
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl., returning Sun, 30 Nov., priced at AU$1,828 found 2 days ago

Cheapest Flights To South Africa

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What airlines fly to South Africa?

Some of the most popular airlines that fly to airports in South Africa are Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, South African Airways. What are you waiting for? You grab the ticket, we’ll start packing your carry-on.

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Vista ORT

Vista ORT

3 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
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Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
The Residence Boutique Hotel

The Residence Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
The Peech Hotel

The Peech Hotel

4 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace

Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace

5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
The Leonardo

The Leonardo

5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
CT Hotel

CT Hotel

5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
The Michelangelo Towers

The Michelangelo Towers

5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
Mint Hotel Sandhurst

Mint Hotel Sandhurst

3.5 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace

Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace

4 out of 5
per person
21 July - 22 July
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
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3 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Premier Hotel OR Tambo

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4 out of 5
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.