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₹ 35,103+ Cheap flights to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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28 Jan — 4 Feb1
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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Return from

₹ 60,090

One-way from

₹ 35,103

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 71,330
21/2-27/2
  • 21/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • New Delhi to Johannesburg
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • New Delhi to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 285,809 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 75,941 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Fri 21/217:55DEL - JNB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/201:15JNB - DEL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1₹ 60,090
Sun 17/808:00DEL - JNB
1 stop30h 55mAir Mauritius
Sat 30/813:10JNB - DEL
1 stop13h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 22/1₹ 63,894
Mon 3/306:00DEL - CPT
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/312:35CPT - DEL
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1₹ 66,229
Mon 18/821:55DEL - JNB
1 stop35h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 28/813:45JNB - DEL
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/1₹ 66,661
Mon 24/213:40DEL - DUR
2 stops21h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 7/408:10DUR - DEL
2 stops18h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/1₹ 67,698
Sun 1/609:35DEL - CPT
1 stop31h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/715:20CPT - DEL
1 stop30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/1₹ 67,958

Find flights to South Africa within your budget

Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 23 January 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 21/2

17:55-10:55

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

01:15-09:50

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 60,090

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 3/3

06:00-14:30

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/3

12:35-15:00

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 66,229

New DelhiDurban

DEL - DUR

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/2

13:40-07:35

2 stops21h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/4

08:10-05:40

2 stops18h 00m

₹ 67,698

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 1/6

09:35-13:45

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/7

15:20-01:05

1 stop30h 15m

₹ 67,958

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 22/2

09:55-03:55

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/3

13:20-15:00

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 77,468

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 2/2

02:25-20:00

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

08:20-00:55

1 stop13h 05m

₹ 78,765

New DelhiDurban

DEL - DUR

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/2

13:40-07:35

2 stops45h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/4

07:00-08:05

3 stops21h 35m

₹ 83,953

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 1/6

19:55-13:45

2 stops21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/7

15:25-01:05

1 stop30h 10m

₹ 85,336

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 15/2

16:40-17:25

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

09:20-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

₹ 88,103

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 2/2

01:50-07:05

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

19:35-00:05

2 stops25h 00m

₹ 88,276

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

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How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to South Africa takes 20 hours 56 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 cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

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

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 23 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air and Air India to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.5
Good
3,745 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

  • 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, Kenya Airways 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 ₹ 2,481, while return flights cost around ₹ 9,460.

  • 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 ₹ 135.

  • 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 40 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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