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WAS — JNB
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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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 11,488 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

฿37,351

Return from

฿25,709

One-way from

฿15,352
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Average for return flights in April 2024
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From Bangkok to Johannesburg
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One-way flight from Bangkok to South Africa
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Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Africa on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 16 April 2024
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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 ฿0 while a return flight costs ฿0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 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.

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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 28 January 2024.
Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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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 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์, Qatar Airways and Air China to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,487 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,487 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,487 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

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7.8
Good
2,106 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,487 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,142 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,487 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 ฿1,447, while return flights cost around ฿4,535.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ฿125, however they can be found for as little as ฿123.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 35 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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