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Cheap Flights from Boston to South Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR14 227
Durban
Durban2 stopsR19 995
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR20 637
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR27 256
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR14 227
Durban
Durban2 stopsR19 995
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR20 637
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR27 256

Book Cheap Boston to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Boston to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Boston to South Africa

Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
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17:15 - 18:05CPT-BOS
31h 50m1 stop
R14 227Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:05CPT-BOS
31h 50m1 stop
R14 714Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:05CPT-BOS
31h 50m1 stop
R14 974Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
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18:25 - 19:05CPT-BOS
54h 40m2 stops
R16 816Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
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6:05 - 18:05CPT-BOS
43h 00m2 stops
R16 833Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 22
KLM Logo
20:25 - 5:50BOS-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
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8:00 - 13:20CPT-BOS
36h 20m1 stop
R17 111KLM
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 31
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12:45 - 18:35BOS-JNB
22h 50m2 stops
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19:45 - 18:57JNB-BOS
30h 12m2 stops
R17 563United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
16:28 - 18:35BOS-JNB
19h 07m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 11:07JNB-BOS
20h 07m1 stop
R17 580United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sat, Jan 17
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21:35 - 7:35BOS-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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22:00 - 16:15JNB-BOS
25h 15m1 stop
R17 875British Airways
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sat, Jan 17
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 7:35BOS-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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22:00 - 18:14JNB-BOS
27h 14m2 stops
R18 066British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to South 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 Boston to South Africa is March, when tickets cost R18 779 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R33 475 and R26 040 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to South Africa on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Boston to South Africa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Boston to South Africa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightR9 433
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Boston to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Boston to South Africa?

    As long as you’re traveling to South Africa for tourism purposes and don’t plan on staying longer than 90 days, a visa is not necessary to be allowed into the country. However, you will still need to produce a valid passport whose validity should extend to at least 30 days after your planned departure from the country. It should also have 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry.

  • What are the layover options when flying from Boston to South Africa?

    There are multiple layovers for the Boston to South Africa flight route, it just depends on the airline you’re traveling with. Most European Airlines such as KLM, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines will have their layovers in European cities such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Istanbul while African Airlines such as Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways will have their layovers in African cities such as Addis Ababa and Nairobi.

  • Where can I exchange currency at O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    Upon arrival in South Africa, you will need to exchange a few US Dollars for the South African Rand to facilitate transactions easily. JNB Airport has multiple currency exchanges where you can do that. The arrivals area of the International Terminal is the most convenient place for arriving travelers and it hosts Bidvest Bank, Master Currency, and Travelex Currency Exchange, all of which provide reliable currency exchange services.

  • Is public transport available from Cape Town International Airport to the city?

    Yes, you can take the MyCiti Bus #A01 from CPT Airport to the city center. This bus runs from the airport ground transportation located outside the arrivals section to the Civic Center, on Hertzog Boulevard. Alternatively, if you would rather go for convenience and comfort, getting a taxi or using the airport shuttle would be a great idea.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Boston to South 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 Boston to South 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 Boston to South 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 Boston to South 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 Boston to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R22 041 on average. Morning departures are around 18% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R26 938.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • When flying Internationally from Boston, you are likely to depart from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) which is one of the busiest airports in the country. For that reason, you need to ensure that you arrive at least three hours early to have enough time to navigate the crazy security lines.
  • While BOS Airport offers a wide range of parking options, you should consider leaving your car at one of the offsite parking garages. In most cases, they charge up to 50% lower compared to airport parking and even offer a free shuttle to the airport terminals.
  • When flying to South Africa, you can either land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). JNB is the most popular airport if you’re visiting the central region of South Africa while CPT is ideal for anyone visiting the southern region of the country including cities like Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
  • BOS Airport has play areas where you can take the kids to wear themselves off before your flight. These playgrounds are located in Terminal A near Gate 18, Terminal B near Gate 16, and Terminal C near Gate 25.
  • JNB has dedicated prayer rooms for anyone who would like a private space to practice their faith. The Christian Chapel is on Terminal B, level 2, while the Muslim Prayer Room is in the basement of Terminal A in the arrivals section.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Boston to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Boston to South 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.
7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 1779 reviews
7,1Food
6,8Entertainment
8,2Crew
7,6Boarding
7,4Comfort
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Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2025DEN - ZRH
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Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Seating and food was the worst we have experienced in 35 years of traveling for both personal and busines .

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