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Cheap Flights to Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Johannesburg
JohannesburgdirectR1 031
Cape Town
Cape TowndirectR1 646
Durban
DurbandirectR959
Harare
HararedirectR2 750
Port Elizabeth
Port ElizabethdirectR1 411
George
GeorgedirectR1 502
Port Louis
Port LouisdirectR8 286
East London
East LondondirectR1 447
Lagos
Lagos1 stopR7 634
Cairo
Cairo1 stopR6 458
Zanzibar
ZanzibardirectR5 843
Lusaka
LusakadirectR4 866
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam1 stopR5 735
Windhoek
WindhoekdirectR3 329
Entebbe
Entebbe1 stopR5 319
Bloemfontein
BloemfonteindirectR1 158
Accra
Accra1 stopR8 087
Lilongwe
Lilongwe1 stopR7 942
Johannesburg
JohannesburgdirectR1 031
Cape Town
Cape TowndirectR1 646
Durban
DurbandirectR959
Harare
HararedirectR2 750
Port Elizabeth
Port ElizabethdirectR1 411
George
GeorgedirectR1 502
Port Louis
Port LouisdirectR8 286
East London
East LondondirectR1 447
Lagos
Lagos1 stopR7 634
Cairo
Cairo1 stopR6 458
Zanzibar
ZanzibardirectR5 843
Lusaka
LusakadirectR4 866
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam1 stopR5 735
Windhoek
WindhoekdirectR3 329
Entebbe
Entebbe1 stopR5 319
Bloemfontein
BloemfonteindirectR1 158
Accra
Accra1 stopR8 087
Lilongwe
Lilongwe1 stopR7 942
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What is the cheapest flight to Africa?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Africa from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, at R58 return. The most popular route is Bloemfontein (BFN) to Cape Town (CPT) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R83.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to Africa is February, when tickets cost R11 253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 261 and R13 098 respectively.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Africa?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa is Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), with an average flight price of R1 045.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR434
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Durban

Flights to Africa: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Africa 
DanielFlew with AirlinkJNB-WDHJan 2025
Download the LEFA app so you can easy get a Taxi. Just like Uber
JonathanFlew with AirlinkCPT-VFASept 2024
Be prepared to wait to get your visa. E visa not accepted as they lack the software at VF airport

FAQs - booking Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Africa is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as R4 106. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are R6 223 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Africa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Africa? 25% of our users found return tickets to Africa for the following prices or less: From Bloemfontein R4 378, from Durban R5 683, from Cape Town R6 801
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Africa flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,6
AirlinkOverall score based on 74 reviews
8,5Boarding
6,6Entertainment
8,0Food
9,0Crew
8,4Comfort
Airline reviews

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

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