Flights to South Africa

Q: When is the high season?

December. This is the most popular time of year to visit South Africa, so flights are more expensive.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly?

May. Flights to South Africa are generally cheaper at this time of year. Or you could get a deal by booking your flight last minute.

Q: When is the best time to book cheap flights?

6 weeks. It's best to book this far in advance if you want cheap flights to South Africa.

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Key facts about South Africa

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Capital

Pretoria

Currency

South African Rand

Language

Afrikaans, English, isiZulu, isiXhosa, and others

Timezone

2 hrs ahead of GMT

Population

59308690

Bordering

Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho

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Alternative destination cities

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Botswana

South Africa flight facts

good to know before you fly

When is the high season?

December

This is the most popular time of year to visit South Africa, so flights are more expensive.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

May

Flights to South Africa are generally cheaper at this time of year. Or you could get a deal by booking your flight last minute.

When is the best time to book cheap flights?

6 weeks

It's best to book this far in advance if you want cheap flights to South Africa.

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What you need to know before flying to South Africa

in a nutshell

It's cheapest to fly to South Africa during the off-peak season (May to September) and most expensive during the summer holidays (December to January) due to high demand.

There are hundreds of direct and indirect flights from the UK to South Africa every week. Cape Town International Airport is usually the cheapest to get good deals due to its popularity and competition among airlines. Use our tools to easily find and compare the best flight options tailored to your needs.

Dozens of airlines operate flights from the UK to South Africa, with British Airways being the most popular. The cheapest airline operating flights from the UK to South Africa is often Ethiopian Airlines, with the best offer we've found at £35. Check out our deals to find the best flight for you.