Find cheap flights to Africa from R560

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MOST POPULARJohannesburg
Direct from R1 120
Cape Town
Direct from R1 488
Direct from R2 048
Direct from R1 642
Durban
Direct from R1 024
Direct from R1 893
Port Elizabeth
Direct from R1 661
Direct from R1 661
Direct from R2 666
Harare
Direct from R2 898
1 stop from R5 525
1 stop from R5 390
George
Direct from R1 526
Direct from R2 067
1 stop from R3 632

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R560
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Durban

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Africa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Africa? 25% of our users found tickets to Africa for the following prices or less: From Durban R1 678 one-way - R2 663 round-trip, from Cape Town R2 218 one-way - R3 200 round-trip, from Bloemfontein R2 207 one-way - R3 313 round-trip
  • Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is May.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Africa flight deals.

FAQs - booking Africa flights

  • How long is the flight to Africa?

    An average direct flight from South Africa to Africa takes 3h 21m, covering a distance of 2606 km. The most popular route is Johannesburg - Cape Town with an average flight time of 2h 05m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Africa?

    The cheapest ticket to Africa from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was R487 one-way, and R1 024 round-trip. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R1 488.

  • Which airlines fly to Africa?

    FlySafair, Airlink & Qatar Airways fly the most frequently from South Africa to Africa.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Africa?

    The next most popular destinations are Johannesburg (19%) and Durban (18%). Searches for flights to Port Louis (4%), to Port Elizabeth (4%) and to George (4%) are also popular.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights to Africa due to COVID-19?

    FlySafair, South African and Global Aviation Operations have waived their change and cancellation fees on flights to Africa. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Top 4 airlines flying to Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to 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 KAYAK reviews.
7,9
FlySafairOverall score based on 85 reviews
76comfort
67entertainment
86crew
67food
81overall
80boarding
Airline reviews

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

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Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"
Cons: "FlySafair forced me to pay for my second bag - even though my ticket was clearly marked "2 bags" all the way to Cape Town. Totally disgusted with this airline, not honoring the ticket. And they way they treated me about it makes me never want to fly with them again. Warning: Seats don't recline!!!"
Pros: "Professional staff from airport right through to the aircraft staff. Great service with a smile!"
Cons: "None"
Pros: "The planes seem fresh and new. The staff were efficient and professional. Although a budget airline, we thought they offered value for money."
Cons: "Can't think of anything. Although expectations weren't high, they surpassed them."
Pros: "It's alright, safe flight and pilot good landing skills. I particularly liked their crew's sense of humour."
Cons: "If only we were served drinks, but that's asking too much."

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Pros: "The crew was mazing and the seats are so comfortable."
Cons: "To me everything was excellent from the captain to the flight attendants i was impressed i have been to all domestic flights but Airlink is the best and after yesterday flight i decided that Airlink is the one for me onwards. The only thing i can suggest is the points program then the sky will be the limit for you. Keep up the good work guys BIG UP."
Pros: "Everything was good!"
Cons: "For a short flight on a small aircraft nothing could have been better."
Pros: "It's a shorter flight so, no IFE. The front row of the business section was nice. I'm glad that reserving those seats worked out for this flight, although it didn't on all the other flights."
Cons: "No entertainment available, and the BUQ departure lounge could be improved"
Pros: "I was forced to give my carry on bag to be put in the hold. They said that it would not fit in the plane. When we got to our destination, i found that a large sum of money from my bag was stolen,"
Cons: "Security of our baggage should be better. And if you cannot fit the standard carry on bags, then please say so when people make their booking so that they can pack accordingly and do not bring carry on bags that they have to give up at the last minute. it is impossible to remove items last minute."
Cons: "Delayed flight with close connecting flight and none of the flight or ground crew were able to communicate with the connecting flight gate agents. No priority for deplaning and tarmac shuttle was given to those with close connecting flight. Had to sprint through airport and barely made connection."
Pros: "A very comfortable flight (with a full plane and in economy). The crew was clear, gave good instructions and were available to help. Even though the flight started bumpy, they will still able to complete service on a short flight."
Cons: "Despite my status with Star Alliance (Gold...the highest), I still was not allowed to take my roller carry on into the plane. There was plenty of space as they were allowing NO one in economy to take a roller carry on. Despite requesting it twice (I was at the end of a long, 3 day journey from the US to Harare) I was denied. This was unnecessary and spiteful to those of us who fly frequently."
Pros: "Entertainment system was great, leg room was comfy and I had an aisle seat plus an empty seat next to me so I could nap and move around okay. Our airhostess was awesome! Someone was sick on the flight so we left 35 mins late, so missed my connection to Newark but they promptly rebooked me for 3 hours later :) thanks for excellent service!"
Cons: "N/A"
Pros: "Was surprised with a meal and all beverages were free including alcohol."
Cons: "Entertainment limited to predetermined programming on screens every 5th row or so."
Pros: "Great crew, great vegan food (order ahead!)."
Cons: "Ground crew disorganized and unfriendly in both Joburg and Windhoek"
Pros: "Crew were pleasant"
Cons: "The Vegetarian options need to be updated. There are so many plant-based meat options that SAA should adopt to their meal plans."
Pros: "the crew was really good! the plane was clean"
Cons: "The seats (economy class) where amongst the least comfortable i have travelled in. There seemed to be very little bottom cushion."
Cons: "The food was bland and they didn’t have enough of each option. For one meal I couldn’t get what I requested and just barely got it for the second one."
Pros: "Good leg room, pleasant stuff except for one exception"
Cons: "Terrible entertainment. Unresponsive cabin crew member to fact that the whole right hand aisle of the plane had no overhead lights or entertainment that worked. She merely told people she had rebooted three times and there was nothing else to do. No apology. Headphones were faulty on both outgoing and returning flights."
Pros: "The food was good, the service wasn't bad, and all connecting flights were on time."
Cons: "No matter how hard I tried to get an aisle seat, we were still squished into the middle of the plane. It was so uncomfortable, competing for arm room with the person sitting next to me and then having to force him our of his seat every time I wanted to get up. Even getting our of the seat took something. I am searching now for an easy way to get an aisle seat for our return trip."
Pros: "Only good things about this flight were the price and the fact that it’s direct from NYC to Johannesburg."
Cons: "The plane is very outdated, the seats were uncomfortable, the food was barely edible, and the movie selection was almost as outdated as the plane. There was one flight attendant who was extremely rude as well"

The crew was very friendly. The check-in to boarding process was onerous and unclear. I understand that part of the process is not the airline's responsibility but they can lobby to streamline the process

Cons: "KQ has never not delayed. This time, it was delayed twice for a total of three and a half hours."
Pros: "Crew is great and friendly. Plane comfortable and clean."
Cons: "Boarding in Harare was a little delayed. No explanation or information was provided. Food on board : a bun and a muffin were provided for breakfast. No butter or jam or honey or chesse. Most unimaginative meal."
Pros: "Everything was Amazing. This is one of the best Airline out there and they need more recognition."
Cons: "Nothing."
Pros: "Service and flight itself"
Cons: "Changing the system to be repaired whenever someone needs to change the phone let be available especially to those who are traveling to other countries and they're new there and they need to do a calling for connection to people who are going to take them to different destinations."
Pros: "Seats were very crowded. A few more inches would have made it excellent. Overhead luggage storage was tiny."
Cons: "I find your company canceled my ticket from Kenya to Cairo for all my 7 tickets"
Pros: "The pilot explained why the flight was delayed."
Cons: "The flight was 5 hours late to depart. This is unacceptable."
Cons: "The breakfast was a donut and roll so no protein or healthy option."
Cons: "As our first flight was late, we missed our connecting flight in Nairobi. They had us wait for nearly 2 hours to finally get our VISA and take us to a hotel to wait for the next flight. However, after waiting for 2 hours (with a 1-year old child), they took us to a hotel which didn't have any room"

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Africa - South Africa

Cabin classes:

R54 188
R3 535
R5 544
R850

Browse origins:

R7 553
Flights from Hoedspruit to Africa
R1 024
Flights from Johannesburg to Africa
R5 293
Flights from Nelspruit to Africa
R2 878
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Africa
R1 526
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Africa
R7 322
Flights from Skukuza to Africa
R3 941
Flights from Sun City Resort to Africa
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Browse destinations:

R10 490
Flights to Burundi, Africa
R10 606
Flights to Cameroon, Africa
R27 239
Flights to Cape Verde, Africa
R12 383
Flights to Comoros, Africa
R8 307
Flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
R13 813
Flights to Djibouti, Africa
R7 940
Flights to Egypt, Africa
R2 608
Flights to Eswatini, Africa
R6 684
Flights to Ethiopia, Africa
R22 042
Flights to Gabon, Africa
R24 882
Flights to Gambia, Africa
R10 528
Flights to Ghana, Africa
R10 142
Flights to Ivory Coast, Africa
R6 684
Flights to Kenya, Africa
R4 559
Flights to Lesotho, Africa
R24 901
Flights to Liberia, Africa
R10 258
Flights to Madagascar, Africa
R9 138
Flights to Malawi, Africa
R29 209
Flights to Mali, Africa
R5 911
Flights to Mauritius, Africa
R16 672
Flights to Mayotte, Africa
R11 436
Flights to Morocco, Africa
R2 763
Flights to Mozambique, Africa
R3 670
Flights to Namibia, Africa
R8 597
Flights to Nigeria, Africa
R17 927
Flights to Republic of the Congo, Africa
R7 496
Flights to Rwanda, Africa
R7 496
Flights to Réunion, Africa
R10 722
Flights to Senegal, Africa
R7 631
Flights to Seychelles, Africa
R28 031
Flights to Sierra Leone, Africa
R1 024
Flights to South Africa, Africa
R5 950
Flights to Tanzania, Africa
R13 465
Flights to Togo, Africa
R15 300
Flights to Tunisia, Africa
R5 467
Flights to Uganda, Africa
R3 419
Flights to Zambia, Africa
R2 956
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