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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from South Africa

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from South Africa?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from South Africa.
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from South Africa is Cape Town Intl (29% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Durban King Shaka Intl (24%) and Johannesburg (24%).

What are the most popular international flights out of South Africa?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from South Africa.
There are many international destinations you can fly to from South Africa. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Amsterdam, Bangkok and New York.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from South Africa?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from South Africa along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from South Africa is Qatar (19% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are United Arab Emirates (15%) and Ethiopia (9%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from South Africa?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from South Africa. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Durban, Polokwane, Skukuza, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Durban at R831, while the most expensive was Skukuza, at R3 165.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from South Africa?

There are many international destinations you can fly to direct from South Africa. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Walvis Bay, Entebbe, Gaborone, Sao Paulo and Maputo. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Gaborone at R1 893, while the most expensive was Sao Paulo, at R8 427.

What is the longest direct flight from South Africa?

The longest direct flight you can take from South Africa is to Atlanta, with a duration of 16h 10m. The next longest is Washington, D.C. at 15h 40m, followed by a flight to New York at 15h 15m.

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Flights from South Africa: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew from South Africa to anywhere 
GregFlew with LufthansaJNB-FRAApr 2025
Get through security early at Johannesburg, they are rude, aggressive and obstructive. Pathetic.
MartinFlew with Qatar AirwaysJNB-DOHJun 2024
If you are gold or platinum flying economy class insist on priority boarding
DaviesFlew with Ethiopian AirJNB-ADDJun 2024
Airport security checking in is very slow and will delay boarding. So be there early.
SihleFlew with Turkish AirlinesJNB-ISTMay 2024
Friendly and helpful staff at Johannesburg Airport, clear signage to terminal and gates
KarenFlew with Qantas AirwaysJNB-SYDMay 2024
try to get an aisle seat, the window seats are way too tight.
GerhardFlew with AirlinkUTN-JNBMay 2024
Brace yourself for the expensive parking fees at Upington airport.
Verified travelerFlew with FlySafairCPT-HLAApr 2024
Get to Ctn airport early, it's very busy

FAQs for booking South Africa to Worldwide flights

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from 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 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 to your destination with an airline and back to South Africa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from 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 South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Worldwide? 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.
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6,6Entertainment
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

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.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

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

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

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,"

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

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