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?

Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost ₹ 2,366, while return flights cost around ₹ 5,870.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ₹ 259, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 157.

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 (12 hours 25 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).

₹ 33,137+ Flights to South Africa

Flights to South Africa in 2025

Return from	₹ 60,978
One-way from	₹ 33,137
Popular in	December
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Average price	₹ 69,262

Etihad Airways
21/8-1/9
2 total stops
40h 25m total
New Delhi to Johannesburg

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29/7
1 total stop
26h 30m total
New Delhi to South Africa

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Thu 21/809:20DEL - JNB

1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/909:50JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/6₹ 60,978

Mon 4/820:00DEL - JNB

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/801:25JNB - DEL

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6₹ 61,576

Mon 28/717:00DEL - JNB

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 4/813:55JNB - DEL

1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6₹ 64,053

Thu 3/709:35DEL - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 13/708:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/6₹ 66,529

Mon 11/809:35DEL - CPT

1 stop30h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 18/814:35CPT - DEL

1 stop31h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/6₹ 70,970

Tue 12/816:00DEL - CPT

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/816:35CPT - DEL

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6₹ 71,312

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Thu 21/809:20DEL - JNB

1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/909:50JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/6₹ 60,978

Mon 4/820:00DEL - JNB

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/801:25JNB - DEL

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6₹ 61,576

Mon 28/717:00DEL - JNB

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 4/813:55JNB - DEL

1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6₹ 64,053

Mon 22/909:35DEL - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/908:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/6₹ 69,945

Mon 28/702:30DEL - JNB

1 stop14h 05mAir India

Tue 29/722:50JNB - DEL

3 stops32h 55mAir India

Deal found 27/6₹ 97,616

Mon 28/711:00DEL - DUR

2 stops36h 20mEmirates

Wed 30/718:40DUR - DEL

1 stop16h 35mEmirates

Deal found 28/6₹ 105,473

Wed 26/1109:45DEL - CPT

2 stops27h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sun 30/1110:40CPT - DEL

2 stops39h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/6₹ 106,669

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Thu 3/709:35DEL - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 13/708:20JNB - DEL

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/6₹ 66,529

Sun 6/709:10DEL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways

Sun 20/709:50JNB - DEL

1 stop24h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/6₹ 80,365

Mon 14/720:00DEL - JNB

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 21/717:00JNB - DEL

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6₹ 64,480

Sat 26/702:30DEL - CPT

1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 3/813:50CPT - DEL

1 stop31h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/6₹ 75,497

Sun 27/717:00DEL - CPT

2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 3/813:00CPT - DEL

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/6₹ 82,329

Mon 28/717:00DEL - JNB

1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 4/813:55JNB - DEL

1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6₹ 64,053

Mon 28/702:30DEL - JNB

1 stop14h 05mAir India

Tue 29/722:50JNB - DEL

3 stops32h 55mAir India

Deal found 27/6₹ 97,616

Mon 28/713:15DEL - JNB

2 stops45h 25mEgyptair

Wed 1/421:45JNB - DEL

1 stop32h 35mEgyptair

Deal found 27/6₹ 111,793

Mon 28/709:35DEL - DUR

2 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 30/708:10DUR - DEL

2 stops37h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/6₹ 99,666

Mon 28/711:00DEL - DUR

2 stops36h 20mEmirates

Wed 30/718:40DUR - DEL

1 stop16h 35mEmirates

Deal found 28/6₹ 105,473

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Tue 29/709:20DEL - JNB

1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/6₹ 33,137

Wed 30/723:30DEL - CPT

2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6₹ 33,820

Tue 12/815:55DEL - DUR

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6₹ 51,925

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New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

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New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 21/8

09:20-08:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

09:50-03:15

1 stop13h 55m

₹ 60,978

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 4/8

20:00-10:55

2 stops18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

01:25-12:15

2 stops31h 20m

₹ 61,576

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 28/7

17:00-09:35

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

13:55-08:45

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 64,053

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 22/9

09:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

08:20-01:05

1 stop13h 15m

₹ 69,945

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 11/8

09:35-13:00

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

14:35-01:05

1 stop31h 00m

₹ 70,970

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 12/8

16:00-13:00

2 stops48h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

16:35-04:50

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 71,312

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 27/7

17:00-22:50

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

13:00-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

₹ 82,329

New DelhiDurban

DEL - DUR

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 11/8

09:35-14:15

2 stops32h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 18/8

16:30-01:05

2 stops53h 05m

₹ 91,723

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 28/7

02:30-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

22:50-11:15

3 stops32h 55m

₹ 97,616

New DelhiDurban

DEL - DUR

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 28/7

09:35-18:05

2 stops36h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/7

08:10-01:05

2 stops37h 25m

₹ 99,666

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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 17 hours 23 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, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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

3,282 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

3,282 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,282 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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,318 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,282 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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,365 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,282 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

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

919 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,282 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

Air France

7.5

Good

1,471 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,282 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?
Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost ₹ 2,366, while return flights cost around ₹ 5,870.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ₹ 259, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 157.
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 (12 hours 25 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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How long is the flight to South Africa?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

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 29 June 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, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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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