R17 998 Find Cheap Flights to Sumatra

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to Sumatra departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights to Sumatra

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Medan
Medan2 stopsR17 998
Padang
Padang1 stopR20 140
Medan
Medan2 stopsR17 998
Padang
Padang1 stopR20 140

Book Cheap Sumatra Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Sumatra 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Sumatra

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 8:30
JNB
-
KNO
36h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 16:10
KNO
-
JNB
29h 25m
2 stops
R17 998Qatar Airways
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 8:30
JNB
-
KNO
36h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:20 - 16:10
KNO
-
JNB
35h 50m
2 stops
R18 117Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 8:00
JNB
-
KNO
13h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:35
KNO
-
JNB
31h 35m
1 stop
R18 270Singapore Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 8:30
JNB
-
KNO
30h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 15:20
KNO
-
JNB
28h 35m
2 stops
R18 491Qatar Airways
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 15:15
JNB
-
KNO
20h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:35
KNO
-
JNB
31h 35m
1 stop
R19 205Singapore Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 15:15
JNB
-
KNO
20h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:35
KNO
-
JNB
31h 35m
1 stop
R19 341Singapore Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 8:00
JNB
-
KNO
13h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 6:10
KNO
-
JNB
14h 45m
1 stop
R19 511Singapore Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 11:15
JNB
-
PDG
44h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:00 - 5:30
PDG
-
JNB
46h 30m
2 stops
R21 074Emirates
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 11:15
JNB
-
PDG
31h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:00 - 10:15
PDG
-
JNB
27h 15m
2 stops
R21 142Emirates
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 11:15
JNB
-
PDG
44h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:00 - 20:35
PDG
-
JNB
37h 35m
2 stops
R21 227Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sumatra

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

How many airports are there in Sumatra?

There are 4 airports in Sumatra. The busiest airport is Medan Kuala Namu Intl Airport (KNO), with 58% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Sumatra?

An average direct flight from South Africa to Sumatra takes 24h 35m, covering a distance of 13828 km. The shortest route is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Medan (KNO) with an average flight time of 13h 15m.

What are the most popular destinations in Sumatra?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Medan (71% of total searches to Sumatra). The next most popular destination is Padang (29%).

Good to know

Cheapest flightR17 998
Flight from Johannesburg to Medan

FAQs - booking Sumatra flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Sumatra?

    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 South Africa to Sumatra.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Sumatra 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 South Africa to Sumatra?

    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 South Africa to Sumatra 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 South Africa to Sumatra?

    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 South Africa to Sumatra up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sumatra

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sumatra flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Sumatra

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Sumatra. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Sumatra. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Sumatra? 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.
8,2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1483 reviews
8,0Entertainment
7,8Food
8,3Boarding
8,6Crew
8,0Comfort
Airline reviews

Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
SAI - SIN
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Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

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Cabin class types available on flights to Sumatra

Cabin classes available on flights to Sumatra. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.