What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Africa . Flying to South Africa in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Air India is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

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

Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost ₹ 3,238, while return flights cost around ₹ 9,472.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ₹ 390, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 192.

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 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).

₹ 33,002+ Flights to South Africa

Flights to South Africa in 2025

Return from	₹ 69,942
One-way from	₹ 33,002
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	₹ 71,080

Ethiopian Air
22/9-24/9
2 total stops
44h 30m total
New Delhi to Johannesburg

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Etihad Airways
25/9
1 total stop
26h 35m total
New Delhi to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 434,825 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 August 2025.

Thu 27/1116:40DEL - CPT

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 6/1212:35CPT - DEL

1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8₹ 64,077

Thu 21/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop31h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/908:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8₹ 66,616

Wed 3/917:00DEL - CPT

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 25/913:00CPT - DEL

1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8₹ 66,878

Mon 1/910:25DEL - CPT

1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 30/913:00CPT - DEL

1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8₹ 67,316

Thu 21/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/914:30JNB - DEL

1 stop31h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/8₹ 67,404

Mon 18/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop31h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 20/808:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8₹ 67,841

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Thu 27/1116:40DEL - CPT

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 6/1212:35CPT - DEL

1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8₹ 64,077

Mon 22/909:35DEL - JNB

1 stop31h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/908:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8₹ 69,942

Sun 28/902:20DEL - CPT

3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1013:00CPT - DEL

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8₹ 72,131

Mon 8/917:00DEL - CPT

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 25/913:00CPT - DEL

1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8₹ 66,878

Mon 8/909:35DEL - CPT

1 stop30h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 17/914:35CPT - DEL

1 stop31h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8₹ 70,380

Wed 3/917:00DEL - CPT

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 25/913:00CPT - DEL

1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8₹ 66,878

Sat 18/1018:45DEL - JNB

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1013:55JNB - DEL

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8₹ 77,033

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Mon 18/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop31h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 20/808:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8₹ 67,841

Tue 19/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 26/822:50JNB - DEL

1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/8₹ 70,993

Wed 20/803:25DEL - JNB

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 3/920:25JNB - DEL

1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8₹ 68,104

Thu 21/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop31h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/908:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8₹ 66,616

Thu 21/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/914:30JNB - DEL

1 stop31h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/8₹ 67,404

Thu 21/809:35DEL - JNB

1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 30/808:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/8₹ 70,730

Mon 25/809:35DEL - DUR

2 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 27/808:10DUR - DEL

2 stops37h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/8₹ 100,843

Mon 25/811:00DEL - DUR

2 stops36h 20mEmirates

Wed 27/818:40DUR - DEL

1 stop28h 25mEmirates

Deal found 14/8₹ 108,809

Mon 1/910:25DEL - CPT

1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 30/913:00CPT - DEL

1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8₹ 67,316

Wed 3/917:00DEL - CPT

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 25/913:00CPT - DEL

1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8₹ 66,878

Wed 3/909:35DEL - CPT

1 stop30h 55mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/913:50CPT - DEL

1 stop32h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8₹ 74,057

Thu 4/909:35DEL - CPT

1 stop31h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/914:35CPT - DEL

1 stop31h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8₹ 70,467

One-way flights to South Africa
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Thu 25/909:15DEL - JNB

1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8₹ 33,002

Tue 2/917:00DEL - CPT

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8₹ 38,429

Mon 29/917:00DEL - DUR

2 stops21h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8₹ 33,964

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Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 27/11

16:40-10:30

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

12:35-08:25

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 64,077

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/9

17:00-10:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/9

13:00-15:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 66,878

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 3/9

17:00-10:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/9

13:00-15:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 66,878

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 1/9

10:25-10:50

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:00-02:55

1 stop34h 25m

₹ 67,316

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 22/9

09:35-13:05

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

08:20-01:20

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 69,942

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/9

09:35-13:00

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:35-01:20

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 70,380

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 29/9

04:20-10:50

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:00-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

₹ 70,467

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 28/9

02:20-08:15

3 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:00-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

₹ 72,131

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 15/9

10:25-10:50

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

13:00-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

₹ 72,218

New DelhiDurban

DEL - DUR

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 21/10

10:25-10:35

2 stops27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/10

10:55-08:15

2 stops17h 50m

₹ 73,269

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to South Africa takes 22 hours 11 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to South Africa are Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to South Africa are Singapore Airlines, Kenya Airways and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in South Africa 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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,233 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

828 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

275 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to South Africa

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, Air India is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?
Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost ₹ 3,238, while return flights cost around ₹ 9,472.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ₹ 390, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 192.
Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 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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What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 16 August 2025.

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to South Africa

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

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

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